THE ASSOCIATION OF SAFEGUARDING PARTNERS
We exist to improve safeguarding structures and safeguarding understanding within and between organisations whose people or activities bring them into contact with children or vulnerable adults. We also act as a voice for the safeguarding workforce so that concerns and developments can be communicated and escalated.
Objects
TO PROMOTE FOR PUBLIC-BENEFIT THE SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE BY; - SUPPORTING THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF PARTNERSHIPS THAT EXIST TO COORDINATE AND ENSURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JOINT WORKING ARRANGEMENTS TO PROTECT VULNERABLE PEOPLE- ENCOURAGING THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE SKILLS AND ROLES OF THOSE WHO TAKE PART IN SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIPS- HELPING PARTNERSHIPS AND PARTNERS TO SET STANDARDS, ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE SCRUTINY THAT RESULTS IN LEARNING AND ASSURANCE WHICH HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT- PROMOTING A SHARED AND A CONSISTENT APPROACH TO SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIPS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £65,373, which the trustees report meets their policy of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £12,722 for the year and confirmed it is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable income Sale of goods 81,833”
“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.” — page 5
“During the year the charity paid £11,925 to Via Volenti Ltd, a company in which Chris Miller has a material interest. Payment was made for bona fide services rendered.” — page 14
“During the year the charity paid £11,925 to Via Volenti Ltd, a company in which Chris Miller has a material interest. Payment was made for bona fide services rendered.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Volunteers: 12
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 4
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Volunteers: 4
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 05/04/2022 (received 09/02/2023, 4 days after the 05/02/2023 due date).
Trustees
- Alison Cutler
- Anita Erhabor
- Christopher Miller MA
- Daksha Mistry
- David Goosey
- Jenny Pearce
- Laurelle Brown
- Mary Emson
- Nasima Patel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £95k | £83k |
| 05/04/2024 | £95k | £83k |
| 05/04/2023 | £78k | £67k |
| 05/04/2022 | £69k | £66k |
| 05/04/2021 | £87k | £61k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION OF SAFEGUARDING PARTNERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £65,373, which the trustees report meets their policy of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £12,722 for the year and confirmed it is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £210k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £92k |
| THE SENECA TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE EMMANUEL KAYE FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| ALICE ROUGHTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| ZURICH COMMUNITY TRUST (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £29k |
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- Keeping Children Safe
- PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND
- REFUGEES AT HOME
- THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION
- PARTNERS OF PRISONERS AND FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASSOCIATION OF SAFEGUARDING PARTNERS | £95k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SAFE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | £680k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Keeping Children Safe | £915k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND | £781k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REFUGEES AT HOME | £924k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |