csef annual report 2008/09

Annual Report andFinancial Statements

2007 / 2008for the period ended 31st August 2008

(A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee)

Charity No: England: 1103344Charity No: Scotland: SCO37714Company Number: 5069372

2 Children’s Safety Education Foundation

Children’s Safety Education Foundation

Contents1. Trustee’s Report ..............3

Introduction ........................4

Reference and Administration Information....4

Structure, Governance and Management ..............4

Risk Assessment................5

Objectives and Activities ....6

Achievements and Performance ......................8

Finance Review ..................9

Reserves Policy ..................9

Plans for Future Periods ....9

Trustee’s Responsibilities ..10

Auditor ............................10

Thanks ............................10

2. Independent Auditor’s Report ............................11

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Auditor ....11

Basis of Audit Opinion......11

Opinion ............................11

3. Statement of Financial Activities ........................12

4. Balance Sheet................13

5. Cash Flow Statement....14

6. Notes to the Financial Statements ....................15

7. Reference andAdministrative Information ....................22

Our PurposeTo reduce the number of child victims through interactive safety education.

Our VisionTo be recognised as the most effective, innovative and dependable

charitable provider of children’s safety education.

Our MissionTo ensure preventative safety education is delivered to every child

in the UK by ensuring that:-

• key audiences are educated regarding preventative measures

through all available channels.

• issues of child safety are exposed and progressed.

• all children and their carers have access to high quality safety education.

• the Children’s Safety Education Foundation (CSEF) is synonymous

with child safety education.

• sufficient funds are raised to make this happen.

Our StandardsIn all we do or say, we will:-

• fulfil our primary object.

• be professional, striving for high standards.

• preserve our links with the Emergency Services, schools,

voluntary and statutory agencies.

• recognise the consistent performance of our staff.

• encourage open, honest and effective communication.

Trafford Crucial Crew

Report of the Trustees’ for the period ended 31st August 2007 3

Annual Report 2007/2008

In February 2008, the Department for Children, Schools and Families released the ‘Staying

Safe Action Plan’. The plan aims to raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding children

and young people by promoting better understanding of safeguarding issues, encouraging a

change in behaviour towards children, their safety and welfare.

The Foundation welcomes the Government’s acknowledgement that child safety is a key

priority and also applauds the introduction of a new Public Service Agreement that aims to

inspire children and young people’s safety. Sadly, accident prevention and funding for

preventative schemes generally continues to be overlooked.

Developments within the Foundation over the past year have seen the successful introduction

of new resources and delivery mechanisms. Our work with theatre groups and multi-agency

child safety events has clearly demonstrated how a child’s knowledge in the area of personal

safety can be improved using the right combination of materials and experiences.

Special thanks to our loyal donors and sponsors who continue to support our work. Without

you, we simply could not reach the numbers of children and young people that we do. Your

support is vital as we enter a period of economic uncertainty. The challenges in the months

ahead will test our resolve and determination to make a tangible difference to children.

It is a well known fact that children born in areas of deprivation are thirteen times more likely to

die as a result of an accident. With your help and support we hope to make a positive impact

to our children’s futures.

We trust you will find this document informative and hope that we can rely on your continued

support in the future.

Best wishes

Lord Wade of Chorlton,

Chairman.

Lord Wade of Chorlton (Chairman)

Introduction The Trustees of the Children’s Safety Education

Foundation are pleased to submit their fourth Annual

Report and Financial Statements for the year ended

31st August 2008.

These Financial Statements reflect the operational

activities of the Foundation from 1st September 2007

to 31st August 2008.

In compiling this report, the Trustees have complied

with the Companies Act 1985, the Accounting and

Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended

Practice - revised March 2005 - (‘SORP’), applicable

accounting standards and the processes and

procedures of the Foundation.

Reference andAdministration InformationThis is provided on the last page of this report.

Structure, Governance and ManagementThe Foundation was formed on 2nd April 2004. It is

registered with the Charity Commission for England

and Wales under number 1103344 and the Office of

the Scottish Charity Regulator under number

SC037714. It is a company limited by guarantee,

number 5069372.

The Foundation has a Board of Trustees legally

responsible for the governance and management of

the Foundation, consisting of: -

• Lord Wade of Chorlton, Chairman, who has

significant experience in fundraising.

• Terry Spurr MBE, retired Commander of the

London Ambulance Service.

• Liam McGurrin, retired head teacher from Sheffield.

• Ann Alexander, business development consultant.

The Chairman continues to actively canvas for new

Trustees and expects to make new appointments

during 2008 / 2009. The Foundation continues to

seek new and innovative ways of delivering child

safety information. The ambition of the Trustees

remain to provide every child in the British Isles with

life saving information and experiences.

The Trustees are responsible for setting strategies

and direction and ensuring that they are implemented

through the Chief Executive, John McNamee, and the

senior management team, using agreed policies and

procedures.

The governing document of the Foundation is the

Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Members of the Board of Trustees also act as

Directors of the Foundation for the purposes of

company law.

Monthly management reporting and bi-monthly board

meetings evidence communication with Trustees.

Training - all employees receive a one-week induction

course covering the work, policies and procedures of

the Foundation. Trustees have a one-day induction.

Refresher training for all staff is ongoing after

induction and appraisal.

4 Report of the Trustees’ (continued) for the period ended 31st August 2008


The CSEF Trustees from the top left:

Lord Wade of Chorlton (Chairman),

Terence A. Spurr MBE, Liam McGurrin and Ann Alexander.

Risk AssessmentThe Board of Trustees has reviewed the major

strategic risks to which the Foundation is exposed;

Funding Potential

The Foundation continues to raise funds but these are

still not sufficient to meet our ambitions. Plans to

engage with central Government and corporate

partners continues. There have been some notable

developments in the field of child safety education.

The publication of the ‘Staying Safe Action Plan’ and

the proposed introduction of PSHE to the Primary

Curriculum should see greater demand for quality

educational resources. As the leading provider of

safety education, the Foundation is ideally placed to

support schools and practitioners.

Competition

• We aim to continue to develop and source

innovative multi media resources to meet the

requirements of schools throughout the British Isles.

Technology now plays a significant role in

educational establishments and it is our intention to

utilise all methods of delivery to ensure that key

life-saving messages are conveyed in a stimulating

and practical way.

• Our relationships with the combined Emergency

Services, voluntary and statutory agencies and

educationalists enables the Foundation to identify

key areas of focus in community safety and the

broader PSHE Curriculum.

Child Protection

We have a Child Protection Policy in place, which

has been agreed by the Trustees and shared with

the Charity Commission.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and the

Trustees have agreed to invest in Investors In

People.

Health and Safety

Regular health and safety reviews are part of the

management function under direction of the Chief

Executive and Human Resources.

Professional Indemnity

The Trustees obtained professional indemnity

insurance (Note 3) to protect the Foundation from

loss arising from neglect or default of the Trustees

and to protect them from neglect or default by senior

management.

Report of the Trustees’ (continued) for the period ended 31st August 2008 5


“ A fab morning! The kids as usual gained so

much from Crucial Crew! Many thanks! All

sessions were well planned and informative. ”All Saints Primary School

Objectives and ActivitiesObjectives

The Children’s Safety Education Foundation exists

to provide children and young people with the skills,

knowledge and understanding to make informed

decisions about their safety and that of the

community generally.

Its stated objective is “to promote and further the

personal safety, social, health and citizenship

education of children and young people throughout

the United Kingdom and Eire, encouraging their

study needs through the written word and the

promotion of public interest in Personal Safety

and Citizenship.”

It achieves this primarily through the provision of

educational resources to children that focus on

prevention rather than cure. These resources are

designed to encourage the individual to respect

themselves, others and their community on key

aspects of personal safety and citizenship, so

helping to protect them against the risks they face

in everyday life. Educational topics covered are self

esteem; bullying; hate crime; drug and alcohol

awareness; first aid; fire safety; anti-social

behaviour; personal safety and crime reduction in

both the home and in the community.

Each resource has been selected on the basis that

it has been designed, developed and produced

specifically for the intended audience and strictly

follows curriculum guidelines. Great care has been

taken to ensure that important messages are

delivered in a manner that ensures their absorption

and retention. It is our belief that children and young

people should be empowered to explore their

feelings and attitudes towards certain facts, given

accurate information on which to build their

perspectives and the opportunity to explore those

views with peers and trusted adults.

In the majority of cases, the materials are normally

provided at no charge to children attending schools

throughout the United Kingdom, funded principally

by the local business community. Other means of

distribution include voluntary and statutory agencies

and youth orientated organisations.

The Foundation is dedicated to prevention through

education - most organisations focus on cure after

the event. As such, it has a less emotive story for

fundraising, although arguably one that should be

more compelling and economically sound.



“ I’m going to tell my dad next time we are

on the motorway that it takes one football

pitch to totally stop. ” Pupil

Activities

The Foundation continues to co-ordinate the

Crucial Crew event in Trafford, Manchester.

In addition, the Foundation now co-ordinates

events in Central Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent,

reaching a further 5,000 children. The Foundation

lobbied Government to acknowledge Crucial Crew

as an excellent example of practical safety

education. The Foundation was delighted that the

department wishes to ensure that more children,

including disabled children, have access to

activities such as Crucial Crew. The Foundation is

currently engaged in discussions to introduce a

further five schemes in the coming year.

The drama productions, aimed at reducing anti-

social behaviour and criminal damage, yielded

startling results with 98% of students enjoying the

production. Evaluation from these events are

available on the Foundation’s website,

www.csef.net

Earlier this year, the Foundation, in partnership with

Kidscape, Suzy Lamplugh Trust and Child’s Eye

Media, launched a ‘Safer Stranger, Safer Buildings’

campaign, encouraging young people to seek out

trusted buildings and people if they are lost or in

danger. The short film has been viewed by schools

across the country. The Foundation would

encourage anyone with access to children to view

the format at

www.childseyemedia.com/safety.html

The Foundation has been commissioned by the

Metropolitan Police Service to produce a DVD

promoting their Junior Citizen events and the key

safety messages they deliver. Filming will

commence in September 2008 for a launch across

London in January 2009.

Partnerships

The Foundation continues to place great emphasis

on the relationship it has with both the statutory

and voluntary sectors. These links continue to be

developed and strengthened, enabling the

Foundation to reach children and young people

through routes other than the classroom.



“ Great participation by the children and information clearly went in. This must not be a one off event as lessons learnt are crucial to Y6 children every year. Congratulations

to all involved in the organisation of Crucial Crew. ”Jane Sawyers, Chief Superintendent, Staffordshire Police

“ I didn’t know you were supposed

to test your alarm once a week -

we never test ours! ”Pupil



This should be read in conjunction with the

Accounting Policies, Statement of Financial Activities,

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Notes to

the Financial Activities of the Foundation.

The basis on which these accounts have been

presented is detailed in Note 1.

Total funds of £2.8m were generated through the

various activities of the Foundation. (Note 2). This

included some income from restricted funding £326k.

(Note 12).

This income was expended on fulfilling the main

objective of the Foundation, namely the distribution of

educational material, (£699k), raising public

awareness, (£599k) and development costs, (£99k).

Further expenditure went on the cost of generating

voluntary income, activities for generating funds and

the Foundation’s Governance, (£116k, £1,080k and

£5.2k respectively). (Note 3).

The Foundation employed an average of forty-nine

staff during the year. This number consisted of forty

employees engaged in awareness and funding

activities and nine providing management and

support. (Note 4). They are deployed at the

Foundation’s offices in Burnley, East Kilbride,

Nantwich and Stockport.

Remuneration and benefits are competitive for the

areas in which the Foundation operates and the

Trustees recognise the need to attract the very best

staff to operate efficiently in this sector. Packages will

be continuously reviewed to ensure they remain

competitive. (Note 1l).

The Trustees set the Chief Executive’s remuneration.

The Foundation operates a pension stakeholder plan

on behalf of its employees. In compliance with

requirements, eligible employees may make a

personal contribution of at least £3,600 pa.

Contributions over this are linked to earnings using

the current contribution limits set by HMRC for

personal pension. The Foundation does contribute to

certain key employees, up to a maximum 6% of their

salary, for those who are contractually entitled.

Employment costs also include the office

accommodation and equipment used. A continuous

improvement process is in place, particularly for

systems, where significant efficiencies and savings

have been achieved. The total fixed assets employed

during the period were £28.5k, being those acquired

when the Foundation was formed. These were written

down by £2.3k in line with the Foundation’s policy.

(Note 5). And this effectively means that assets are

now written down to a zero value.

Careful management of cash flow continues to remain

a priority. Professional processes for agreeing

sponsorship and requesting signed authorisation and

confirmatory follow-up have achieved this.

Cancellation rates of orders placed are approximately

4.5% and are more often the result of unforeseen

business problems within the supporter. The

Foundation has a net credit balance of £82.0k with

the bank.

Achievements and Performance



Finance ReviewIn its fourth period of operation to 31st August

2008, the Foundation raised total funds of £2,773k.

Of this, £2,477k was unrestricted, and £326k

restricted. Unrestricted funds are used in

accordance with the objects of the Foundation at

the discretion of the Trustees. The Metropolitan

Police Service awarded a grant for the development

of a DVD to promote their Junior Citizen schemes

to every transition year child attending schools

across Greater London. In addition, funds were

awarded to the Foundation for the co-ordination of

multi-agency safety schemes in Stoke-on-Trent and

Manchester.

Reserves PolicyThe Trustees understand the Foundation’s

requirement for free reserves. They have a stated

policy to retain sufficient free reserves for

approximately three months forward expenditure to

cover a sudden decline in income, ensuring that

commitments to providing resources are met and

that contractual commitments to staff and premises

can be made with some confidence. However, the

current funding stream does not allow for this.

Plans for Future PeriodsThe Foundation has successfully demonstrated its

ability to use innovative ways of delivering safety

messages. It would like to expand on these but is

currently limited by available funds. Therefore, the

next twelve months will focus on attracting

additional funding.

The Trustees see increased funding as key to

achieving our goal of reaching all children and

preventing them becoming victims.

“ Stoke on Trent’s Crucial Crew was very

enlightening and pitched at the right level

for the children. We must follow this up.”Lord Mayor, Councillor Derek Capey

Trustees’ ResponsibilitiesCompany 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

Foundation and the incoming resources and

application of resources, including its income and

expenditure. In preparing these Financial Statements,

the Trustees are required to:

• Select suitable accounting policies and then apply

them consistently.

• Make judgements and estimates that are

reasonable and prudent.

• State whether applicable UK accounting

standards and statements of recommended

practice have been followed, subject to any

material departures disclosed and explained in the

financial statements.

• Prepare the Financial Statements on the going

concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume

that the Foundation will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper

accounting records that disclose with reasonable

accuracy at any time the financial position of the

Foundation and to enable them to ensure that the

financial statements comply with the Companies Act

1985. They are also responsible for safeguarding the

assets of the Foundation and hence for taking

reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of

fraud and other irregularities.

As far as the Trustees are aware, there is no relevant

audit information of which the Foundation’s auditor is

unaware and the Trustees have taken all steps that

they ought to have taken to make themselves aware

of any relevant audit information and to establish that

the auditor is aware of that information.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and

integrity of the corporate and financial information

included on the Foundation’s website. Legislation in

the United Kingdom governing the preparation and

dissemination of financial statements may differ from

legislation in other jurisdictions.

AuditorA resolution proposing that Moore and Smalley LLP

be re-appointed as auditor of the Foundation will be

raised at the Annual General Meeting.

ThanksThe Trustees wish to convey their sincere thanks to

the staff, partners and supporters of the Foundation,

who continue to generously give their time,

encouragement and funding.

With this continued support, the Trustees feel that the

Foundation can grow and make a tangible difference

to more children and young people. By doing so we

will continue to make them feel valued, safe, involved

and reassured, creating a better society for everyone.

This report was approved by the Trustees on 12

January 2009 and signed on their behalf by:

Lord Wade of Chorlton

Chairman



“ Thank you - again! An excellent morning

raising awareness of life skills involving

the safety of themselves and others. ”Moss Park Junior School

Independent Auditor’s Reportto the Trustees of the Children’s Safety Education Foundation

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We have audited the Financial Statements of theChildren’s Safety Education Foundation for the yearended 31st August 2008, which comprise theStatement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet,the Cash Flow Statement and related notes. TheseFinancial Statements have been prepared under thehistorical cost convention and the accounting policiesset out therein.

This report is made solely to the Foundation’s Trustees,as a body, in accordance with the Charities Act 1993and Section 235 of the Companies Act 1985. Ouraudit work has been undertaken so that we mightstate to the Foundation’s Trustees those matters weare required to state to them in an auditor’s report andfor no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted bylaw, we do not accept or assume responsibility toanyone other than the Foundation and theFoundation’s Trustees as a body, for our audit work, forthis report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and AuditorThe Trustees (who are also the directors of theFoundation for the purposes of company law),responsibilities for preparing the Trustees’ AnnualReport and the Financial Statements in accordancewith applicable law and United Kingdom AccountingStandards (United Kingdom Generally AcceptedAccounting Practice) are set out in the Statement ofTrustees’ Responsibilities.

Our responsibility is to audit the Financial Statements inaccordance with relevant legal and regulatoryrequirements and International Standards on Auditing(UK and Ireland).

We report to you our opinion as to whether theFinancial Statements give a true and fair view and areproperly prepared in accordance with the Charities Act1993 and the Companies Act 1985. We also report toyou whether, in our opinion, the information given in theTrustees’ Annual Report is consistent with the FinancialStatements.

In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, theFoundation has not kept proper accounting records, ifwe have not received all the information andexplanations we require for our audit, or if informationspecified by law regarding Trustees’ remuneration andtransactions with the Foundation is not disclosed.

We read the Trustees’ Annual Report and consider theimplications for our report if we become aware of anyapparent misstatements within it. Our responsibilitiesdo not extend to any other information.

Basis of Audit OpinionWe conducted our audit in accordance withInternational Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland)issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An auditincludes examination, on a test basis, of evidencerelevant to the amounts and disclosures in the FinancialStatements. It also includes an assessment of thesignificant estimates and judgements made by theTrustees in the preparation of the Financial Statements,and of whether the accounting policies are appropriateto the Foundation’s circumstances, consistently appliedand adequately disclosed.

We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain allinformation and explanations which we considerednecessary in order to provide us with sufficientevidence to give reasonable assurance that thefinancial statements are free from materialmisstatement, whether caused by fraud or otherirregularity or error. In forming our opinion we alsoevaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation ofthe information in the financial statements.

OpinionIn our opinion:

• The Financial Statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, of the state of the affairs of the Foundation as at 31st August 2008 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, in the year then ended;

• The Financial Statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 1993and the Companies Act 1985; and

• The information given in the Trustees’ Annual Report is consistent with the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2008.

Moore and Smalley LLP, Chartered AccountantsAnd Register Auditors, Preston12 January 2009

Period Covered by this SOFA is

1st September 2007 to 31st August 2008

Unrestricted Restricted 2008 2007Funds Funds Total Total

Incoming resources Note £ £ £

Incoming resources from generated funds- Voluntary income 270,090 - 270,090 206,372- Activities for generating funds 2,207,360 311,000 2,518,360 2,283,179

Incoming resources from - 15,400 15,400 29,000 charitable activities

Exceptional income - - - 95,830

Total incoming resources 2 2,477,450 326,400 2,803,850 2,614,381

Resources expended

Cost of generating funds- Costs of generating voluntary 3.1 115,320 - 115,320 112,255

income- Activities for generating funds 3.2 988,443 93,396 1,081,839 1,241,914

Costs of charitable activities 3.3 1,259,933 137,100 1,397,033 1,244,015

Governance 3.4 5,181 - 5,181 10,411

Total resources expended 3.5 2,368,877 230,496 2,599,373 2,608,595

Net movement in funds for the year 108,573 95,904 204,477 5,786

Total funds brought forward (2,012) 10,500 8,488 2,702

Total funds carried forward 106,561 106,404 212,965 8,488

“There are no recognised gains or losses other than those in the statement of financial activities.

Therefore no statement of recognised gains or losses has been prepared. All the above amounts relate to

continuing activities”.

12 Statement of Financial Activities(Incorporating the Income & Expenditure Account) for the period ended 31st August 2008


Balance Sheet as at 31st August 2008 13


Note 2008 2007£ £ £ £

Fixed AssetsTangible Assets 5 2,353

Current AssetsStock 6 - -Debtors 7 334,505 350,648Cash at bank 82,059 -

416,564 350,648

Current LiabilitiesCreditors falling due within one year 8 203,599 344,513Net Current Assets 212,965 6,135

Total assets less current liabilities 212,965 8,488

Creditors falling due after more than 9 - -one year

Net assets 212,965 8,488

Restricted funds 12 106,404 (2,012)Unrestricted funds 13 106,561 10,500

Total Funds carried forward 212,965 8,488

These accounts were approved by the Board of Trustees on 12 January 2009 and signed on their behalf by:-

Lord Wade of Chorlton J McNamee

Chairman Chief Executive

Year ended Year ended31 August 31 August

Note 2008 2007£ £

Net cash flow from operating (1a) 126,178 (14,672)activities

Capital ExpenditurePurchase of Tangible Fixed Assets 6 - -

Movement in Net Debt (1c) 126,178 (14,672)

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement

(1a) Reconcilliation of net (outgoing) / incoming resourcesto net cash flow from operating activities Year ended Year ended

31 August 31 August2008 2007

£ £Net incoming resources 204,477 5,786Less: Exceptional income - (95,830)Adjusted net incoming / (outgoing) resources 204,477 (90,044)Decrease in stocks - 4,950(Increase) / decrease in debtors 16,143 116,950(Decrease) in creditors (96,795) (55,255)Depreciation 2,353 8,727

126,178 (14,672)

(1b) Analysis of Changes in Net Debt1 September Cash Non-cash 1 September

2007 Flow Flow 2008£ £

Cash in hand, at bank 7,883 103,260 - 111,143Overdrafts (52,002) 22,918 - (29,084)Loan - - -Net debt (44,119) 126,178 - 82,059

(1c) Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debtYear ended Year ended

31 August 31 August2008 2007

£ £Increase / (decrease) in cash in the period 126,178 (14,672)Non-cash flow - 686,250 Change in net debt 126,178 671,578Net Debt brought forward (44,119) (715,697)Net debt carried forward 82,059 (44,119)

Net Incoming ResourcesThese are stated after: Auditors remuneration, Depreciation, Amortisation, Operating Leases, land and building, other and Interest Charges.

14 Cash Flow Statement for the period ended 31st August 2008


Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the period ended 31st August 2008

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1. Accounting policies

The following policies have been used consistently in

dealing with items, which are considered material in

relation to the financial statements.

a) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under

the historical cost convention and have been

prepared in accordance with the Statement of

Recommended Practice (SORP), “Accounting and

Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended

Practice” published in March 2005, the Charities Act

1993 and applicable accounting standards.

The financial statements comply with the Companies

Act 1985 except for the Statement of Financial

Activities, which has been presented in the form

required by the SORP.

b) Going Concern

The Trustees have reviewed the latest position of the

Foundation having, at their disposal, current

accounting information and have satisfied themselves

that the Foundation’s ongoing position appears

secure.

c) The Financial Statements of the Foundation

The Foundation’s financial statements include the

results of all regional offices.

d) Status of the Foundation

The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee

and has no share capital. The liability of each member

in the event of winding up is limited to £1.

e) Incoming Resources

Income arises from normal activities of the

Foundation. This complies with SORP paragraph 94

in recognising income in the SOFA, in that the: -

a) Foundation has entitlement and control over the

rights of the transaction and is able to determine

the future application of funds generated;

b) Foundation is able to demonstrate that incoming

resources with virtual certainty will be received;

c) Incoming resource can be measured with

sufficient reliability.

f) Donated Services

Incoming resources are included in the SOFA where

the benefit to the Foundation is reasonably quantified

and measurable. The value will be the estimated value

to the Foundation of the service or facility received.

This will be the price the Foundation estimates it

would normally pay in the open market.

g) Resources Expended

Charitable expenditure enables the Foundation to

meet its aims and objectives. It is accounted for on

an accrual basis and is allocated to appropriate

headings in the accounts, in pursuance of the

Foundation’s objectives.

Costs of generating funds include the associated

costs in generating income that are considered

necessary to finance the Foundation’s activities.

These have been apportioned with public

awareness costs based on the number of staff

providing the activity.

“ An excellent way to deliver a key aspect of the

PSHCE curriculum, teaching key skills and aspects for

the children to be safe, have respect and develop into

responsible citizens. ” Waterside Primary School

The activities within these costs are: -

• Fixed Assets cost of resources – the purchase of

distributed materials directly to children.

• Public Awareness - part of the Foundation’s

mission is the promotion of public interest in the

Foundation’s activities. An apportionment of 50%

of the staff costs and costs employed for the

purpose of generating incoming resources using

the guidelines in the charities SORP paragraph

168-173 has been used.

• Development Costs - in achieving its aims, the

Foundation recognises that it must generically

grow and develop its educational material and

must also research the development of

alternative means of raising funds. Costs

allocated to this are:-

- Design and development of existing publications.

- Professional consultancy in researching funding

applications.

- Information systems and its development in the

support of frontline activities.

Support costs are those which enable fund

generation and charitable activities to be

undertaken. These costs include human resources,

internal audit, depreciation and insurances.

Governance costs include auditor’s fees and legal

expenses.

h) Fixed Assets

Depreciation is provided on fixed assets so as to write

off the cost over their anticipated useful lives, at the

following annual rates on a straight-line basis.

Computer Equipment 33 %

Office Equipment 25%

Assets costing less than £500 are not capitalised.

i) Stocks

There were no Stocks held by the Foundation at 31st

August 2008.

Stocks held would be stated at the lower of cost and

net realisable value.

j) Operating Leases

Rentals under operating leases are charged to the

income and expenditure account as incurred.

k) Remuneration Policy and Benefits

There has been no defined policy set by the Trustees.

The Trustees believe that salaries are in line with local

scales and grades.

The Trustees will set the Chief Executive’s

remuneration, together with senior management.

l) Pension

The Foundation operates a pension stakeholder plan

on behalf of its employees. In compliance with

requirements, eligible employees may make a

personal contribution of at least £3,600 pa.

Contributions over this are linked to earnings using

current HMRC Personal Pension contribution limits.

The Foundation does contribute to certain key

employees, up to a maximum 6% of their salary, for

those who are contractually entitled (Note 4).

m) Fund Accounting

Restricted Funds – These are funds, which may only

be used for specific purposes as laid down by the

donor. Expenditure, which meets this criteria, is

charged to the fund, together with an equitable

allocation of management support costs.

Unrestricted Funds - These are funds from incoming

resources and donations receivable for, or generated

by, the objects of the Foundation without specific

purpose and are available as general funds to be

used at the discretion of the Trustees.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)for the period ended 31st August 2008

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2. Income Resources2008 2007

£ £

Voluntary income 270,090 206,372

Activities for generating funds 2,518,360 2,283,179

Incoming resources from charitable activities 15,400 29,000

Exceptional income - 95,830

Total of incoming resources 2,803,850 2,614,381

3. Resources expendedProperty costs include rental costs of properties from which the Foundation operates.

Management & Administration

Represent the support costs that enable fundraising and the objects of the Foundation to be carried out. These costs

include central finance, administration, human resources and internal audit that support frontline services.

Cost of generating funds

Includes the associated costs in generating income that are considered necessary to finance the Foundation’s

activities. Staff costs involved in direct fundraising activity have been apportioned on a 50% share with public

awareness costs on a proportional basis to the number of staff providing the activity.

The Foundation purchased Professional Indemnity Insurance costing £1,438 included in insurance cost, to protect the

Foundation from loss arising from neglect or default of the Trustees and to protect them from neglect or default by

senior management staff.

3.1 Costs of generating voluntary income2008 2007

£ £

Property costs 14,210 11,838

Management and administration 43,176 47,559

Costs of generating funds 50,569 46,132

Lease rentals equipment 1,625 1,540

Insurances 1,760 1,640

Depreciation on assets 227 723

Car maintenance and travelling expenses 3,753 2823

115,320 112,255



3.2 Activities for generating funds2008 2007

£ £Property costs 133,309 130,964Management and administration 405,038 526,159Cost of generating funds 474,398 510,378Lease rentals equipment 15,249 17,036Insurances 16,510 18,140Depreciation on assets 2,129 8,004Car maintenance & travelling expenses 35,206 31,233

1,081,839 1,241,914

3.3 Costs of charitable activities2008 2007

£ £Distributed educational resources 698,672 558,253Public awareness 598,992 582,379Development costs 99,369 103,383

1,397,033 1,244,015

3.4 Governance costsGovernance costs include auditor fees and legal expenses, the latter principally expended on the ongoing advicegiven to the Foundation.

The Trustees and directors received no remuneration or expenses for their services during the year.

2008 2007£ £

External audit 4,975 5,000Legal expenses 206 5,411

-5,181 10,411

3.5 Analysis of resources expendedStaff costs Other direct Property Total Total

costs costs 2008 2007£ £ £ £ £

Costs of generating funds- Costs of generating voluntary income 84,814 16,296 14,210 115,320 112,255- Activities for generating funds 795,659 152,872 133,309 1,081,839 1,241,914

Costs of charitable activities 541,010 856,023 1,397,033 1,244,015

Governance costs 5,181 5,181 10,411

Total resources expended 1,421,483 1,030,372 147,519 2,599,373 2,608,595


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4 EmployeesTotal staff costs

2008 2007£ £

Wages and salaries 1,292,356 1,401,061Social Security Costs 121,069 130,789Pension costs 8,058 10,142Total 1,421,483 1,541,992

The average number of employees, calculated on a full time basis were: -2008 2007

• Activities involved in fund generation and public awareness 40 46• Support 9 11

49 57

5. Tangible Fixed AssetsComputer Furniture &

Equipment Equipment Total£ £ £

CostAt 1st Sept 2007 19,784 8,790 28,574Additions - - -Disposals - - -

19,784 8,790 28,574

DepreciationAt 1st Sept 2007 17,846 8,375 26,221Charge for the year 1,938 415 2,353Disposals - - -

19,784 8,790 28,574

Net Book ValueAt 31st August 2008 - - -

At 31st August 2007 1,938 415 2,353



6 Stock2008 2007

£ £Goods for resale - -Total - -

7. Debtors2008 2007

£ £Trade Dedtors 260,241 301,750Prepayments 40,734 19,551VAT 8,221 18,598Other Debtors 25,309 10,749 Total 334,505 350,648

8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year2008 2007

£ £Bank overdraft - 44,119Taxation, Social Security 54,445 137,366Accruals 108,659 83,640Trade Creditors 40,495 59,706Other Creditors - 19,682Total 203,599 344,513

The bank overdraft is secured on the assets of the Foundation.

9. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year2008 2007

£ £Other creditors - -

- -

10. Analysis of assets and liabilities between funds

Restricted Unrestricted Totalfunds funds 2008

£ £ £Fixed assets - - -Current assets 170,404 246,160 416,564 Current liabilites (64,000) (139,599) (203,599)

106,404 106,561 212,965


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11. Annual Operating Leases2008 2007

Land & Other Land & OtherBuildings Buildings

£ £ £ £Lease expiring in less than 1 year 13,986 870 9,239 -Lease expiring between 1-5 years 41,000 16,370 61,000 11,822 Lease expiring greater than 5 years - - - -

54,986 17,240 70,239 11,822

12. Movement in restricted fundsRestricted funds comprise the following unexpended income for specific purposes:

Balance Grants Funds Balance b/fwd Received Spent c/fwd2007 2008

£ £ £ £Theatre Production 10,500 - 10,500 -Crucial Crew - 15,400 15,400 -Junior Citizenship - 150,000 94,339 55,661 Be Smart, Be Safe’ Booklets 161,000 110,257 50,743

10,500 326,400 230,496 106,404

Theatre Production - a grant to fund drama workshops in schools in the Stoke on Trent areaCrucial Crew - a grant to fund an interactive childrens' workshop in schools in the Stoke on Trent area Junior Citizenship - a grant to fund the provision of DVD's, handbooks and related teaching packs for Junior Citizen events'Be Smart, Be Safe' Booklets - this was received to fund the provision of 200,000 booklets for the over 50's

13. Movement in unrestricted funds£

Funds Brought Forward (2,012)Net movement in funds 2008 108,573Funds Carried Forward 106,561

14. TaxationThe Foundation pays no tax due to its charitable status.

15. Related Party TransactionsIncluded in professional consultancy fees was a net a payment of £5,659 for services provided by Choulton Services Limited, of which Lord Wade is a shareholder.

TrusteesAppointed

Lord Wade of Chorlton - Chairman 10-03-2004Liam McGurrin 10-03-2004Terence A. Spurr MBE 10-03-2004Ann Alexander 30-10-2007

Chief ExecutiveJohn McNamee

Company SecretaryDennis Timmis

Senior Management TeamPatrick O’Malley – Head of Development

Phil King – General Manager of Regional and School Fundraising

OfficesStockport (Registered Office): Hilton House, Lord Street, Stockport, Cheshire SK1 3NA

Burnley: Lodge House, Kay Street, Burnley BB11 1NW

Nantwich: Unit 3, George House, Princes Court, Nantwich CW5 6PQ

East Kilbride: Offices 20-21, Jacobean House, Glebe Street, East Kilbride G74 4LY

Websitewww.csef.net

SolicitorsDWF, 5 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 4XE

DWF, 129 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3AA

BankersBank of Scotland, 1/4 Market Place, Hull HU1 1RA

AuditorMoore & Smalley LLP, Richard House, 9 Winckley Square, Preston PR1 3HP

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“ This is loads better than learning

about safety in the classroom -

practising resuscitation on the

dummy was good. ”Pupil

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We are very grateful to our agency partners for the support, generosity and encouragment which

enables us to persue our primary object

Our sincere thanks also to the businesses that have supported our educational campaigns.

Without your support our work would be almost impossible.

Behavioural Improvement ProgrammesCentral Scotland Fire & Rescue ServiceCommunity Safety PartnershipsConnexions ServicesCouncilsCounty Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue ServiceCrime & Disorder Reduction PartnershipsCrucial CrewsDerbyshire Fire & Rescue ServiceDomestic Violence UnitsDrug & Alcohol Action TeamsDumfries & Galloway Fire & Rescue ServiceEast of England Ambulance Service NHS TrustGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue ServiceGreater Manchester PoliceHealthy SchoolsGreat Western Ambulance Service NHS TrustIsle of Wight NHS Primary Care TrustJunior CitizensJunior Life SkillsLondon Ambulance Service NHS TrustMetropolitan Police ServiceNorfolk Fire & Rescue ServiceNorth West Ambulance Service NHS TrustPolice AuthoritiesPrimary Care TrustsPupil Referral UnitsSafe Highlanders & IslandersSafetaysidersSafety CarouselsScottish Burned Children’s ClubSouth Central Ambulance Service NHS TrustSouth East Coast Ambulance Service NHS TrustSouth Western Ambulance Service NHS TrustSt. John AmbulanceSussex PoliceUnited Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS TrustVictim Support SchemesWest Midlands Ambulance Service NHS TrustYorkshire Ambulance Service NHS TrustYouth Offending Teams

and many other organisations located throughout the British Isles

The following charitable trusts and foundations have supported the Children’s Safety Education Foundation schools safety programme.

The Robertson TrustXL Services UK CharityThe Barnes Workhouse FundThe Sir James Reckitt CharityThe Golden Bottle TrustThe Hampstead Wells & Campden TrustThe King Henry VIII Endowed TrustNM Rothschild & SonsThe Hampton Fuel Allotment CharityBarclayThe Earls Court & Olympia Charitable TrustSt Giles-In-The-Fields Parochial CharitiesThe Steele Charitable TrustRichmond Parish Lands CharityFrancis Scott Charitable TrustThe Simon Gibson Charitable TrustSt Katharine & Shadwell TrustLloyd’s Charities Trust (Lloyds of London)The Hemby TrustThe Hadfield Charitable TrustThe Norman Family Charitable TrustThe Four Lane TrustThe King Henry VIII Endowed TrustThe Peter Minet TrustThe Corsham British School TrustThe Walter Guinness Charitable TrustSpifox TooStoller Charitable TrustSylvia & Colin Shepherd Charitable TrustMcGraw-Hill Companies The MacRobert TrustTurcan ConnellCambridge UniversityKey 103 ‘Cash for Kids’Sylvia Aitken Charitable TrustSt Giles-in-the-Fields Parochial CharitiesBromfield Educational FoundationThe Rothley TrustJTH Charitable Trust

An electronic version is available on our website www.csef.net

Alternatively contact us on 0161 477 5122 or [email protected]

0161 477 5122 0161 480 4504 [email protected] www.csef.net

Registered Office: Hilton House, Lord Street, Stockport, SK1 3NACSEF Registered Charity Numbers: 1103344 and SCO37714

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