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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
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Ms H L Daniels
Ms J M Ezard
Dr N C Ikeogu
Ms J Mcara
Ms R Tredget
Dr L Whewell
Ms V Rolfe
(Appointed 31 July 2024)
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Trustees, report
Independent auditor's report
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statement of financial aclivities
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Balance sheet
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Slalemenl of cash flows
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Leeds Women's Aid (LWA)
Trustees, Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Directors, and Trustees, re
ort for the
ear ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements of the charity
for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the
Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the
charity.
The Chairs Foreword
l am pleased to introduce the Trustees, Annual Report for Leeds Women's Aid (LWA)
for the year ending 31 March 2025. This has been a year of significant delivery,
growing demand, deep reflection and strategic action. In a climate marked by
increased financial pressure. rising complexity in our client base, and ever-changing
national policy, Leeds Women's Aid has responded with resilience, ambition and
clarity of purpose.
As ever, our staff and volunteers have gone above and beyond to support the women,
children and families who turn lo LWA in times of crisis. The impact is reflected not
just in the numbers over 13,000 contacts, 168 residents supported in refuge, and a
near-universal victim-survivor satisfaction rate but in the powerful, personal stories
of lives changed, safety restored, and futures reimagined. These stories are at the
heart of everything we do.
This year saw important progress across key areas of the organisation".
The formal review and approval of our updated Reserves Policy ensures that
LWA remains not just sustainable but equipped to grow and adapt.
Our updated Risk Regisler and Business Continuity Plan reflect a mature and
proactive approach to governance, addressing emerging risks such as cyber
threats, utility cost inflation, safeguarding challenges and systemic funding
shifts.
We continued to expand our strategic partnerships through our leadership of
both the Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS) and the Women & Girls
Alliance Leeds (W&GAL) collaborations that enhance our reach, influence and
ability to secure matched and consortia funding.
We progressed towards the launch of the Children and Young People's Hub,
with infrastructure investment planning and ringfenced reserves already in
place. an exciting milestone that reflects our long-term commitment to
supporting the whole family.
This was also a year in which we continued to invest in the capacity and wellbeing of
our people. The pressures facing the women we support are also felt by our frontline
teams. The Board remains cornmitted to building an organisation that puts care,
learning, equity and sustainability at the heart of our culture.

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We are mindful that while demand for our services continues to grow, so too does the
need for sustainable income diversification. Our efforts to strengthen income
generation - particularly from individual giving, trusts and corporate supporters - have
been encouraging and our Horsforth charity shop continues to be a vital part of this
ecosystem, both financially and symbolically.
Looking ahead, LWA is entering a pivotal phase of strategic development. In 2025126,
we are beginning work on a new three-year strategy that will guide our direction
through to 2028. Co-production is central to this process, ensuring the lived experience
of victim-survivors, insight from frontline staff and volunteers, and strong governance
from trustees and robust leadership all shape our future.
This work will be undertaken in the context of wider sector change, including
anticipated reforms in domestic abuse funding, housing benefit and the increasing
need for culturally responsive and trauma-informed seNices. Key areas being
explored include,. expanding early inteniention for children and young people;
embedding more specialist support for victim-survivors with complex needs., investing
in staff wellbeing and professional development and securing operational and financial
resilience through improved systems and income diversification.
We will launch the new strategy in 2026 and are already aligning our plans, budgets,
and staffing models to deliver on its ambitions. Alongside this, the coming year will see
us launch our Children and Young People's Hub, expand school-based prevention
work through ELEVATE and continue to influence policy through initiatives such as
Ask for Angela and Women's Night Safe Space.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank our extraordinary staff team,
volunteers, donors, funders and partners. You each play a vital role in this work and
your continued support means we can stand alongside thousands of women and
families across Leeds and beyond as they reclaim their safely, strength and future,
As we look ahead, the need for LWA'S services is as urgent as ever. With clarity of
mission, strong foundations and shared vision, we move forward committed to
empowering every woman, every child and every victim-survivor who needs us.
Nneka Ikeogu
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Leeds Women's Aid

Leeds Women's Aid (LWA)
Trustees, Annual Report
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Note
The structure of this report has now been improved to create a more streamlined
strategic overview. This has been done as we've created separate, comprehensive
Impact Reports, that have evolved into hugely important documents showcasing our
work. Our Trustees, Annual Report now sits clearly alongside those, without
duplicating operational achievements and successes. Our 2024 Impact Report can be
found at htt s.'Illeedswomensaid.co.uklour-im
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1. Objectives and Activities
Leeds Women's Aid (LWA) exists to provide trauma-informed, person-centred
support, refuge, advocacy and empowerment services for women, children and young
people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence and abuse
(DV&A). This includes - but is not limited to - sexual violence, coercive and controlling
behaviour, forced marriage, honour-based abuse, stalking, harassment, trafficking,
economic abuse, technological abuse and female genital mutilation (FGM).
LWA'S approach is rooted in feminist principles, recognising the gendered nature of
DV&A and its disproportionate impact on women and girls. However, LWA also offers
inclusive services to men and trans+ individuals through its commissioned
partnerships and helpline, ensuring all victim-survivors in Leeds have access to safety,
advocacy and recovery support.
The charity's core objectives are:
To protect and support individuals affected by DV&A and related harms.
To provide safe, supported accommodation for women and children fleeing
violence.
To empower women and children to rebuild their lives free from fear.
To advocate for justi￿, safety and equity through support with the criminal
justice system, housing, finances and legal protections.
To educate the public and influence systemic change that prevents violence
and supports recovery.
Much more detail is included on our website: htt s:Illeedswomensaid.co.uk

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Key Services Delivered in 202412025:
2417 Helpline & Webchat.. Immediate emotional support, risk assessment, and
signposting to services.
Independent Refuge and Safe Housing.. A range of self-contained and
dispersed accommodation for women and families in crisis.
Children and Young People (CYP) Services.. One-to-one emotional wellbeing
support, educational workshops, after-school clubs and holiday activities for
young people exposed to DV&A.
Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAS): Legal advocacy, safety
planning and support through civil and criminal justice proceedings, including
specialist IDVAS for young people and those with complex needs.
Access & Assessment Team (AAT),. Initial point of contact handling referrals,
triage and crisis intervention.
Staying Safe Programme: A 10-week peer-support course focused on healthy
relationships, boundary setting and recovery for women affected by DV&A.
Community Development and Resettlement Support; Tailored posl-refuge
support to enable long-term independence and safety.
Strategic Partnerships., Lead agency in the LDVS, coordinator of the W&GAL,
and contributor to city-wide safely initiatives including "Ask for Angela" and the
Women's Night Safe Space.
Equity, Dlverslty and Inclusion,. Delivering accessible support across 27
nationalities and 22 languages, removing barriers through interpretation,
cultural awareness and tailored approaches. Our work is grounded in
intersectionality, recognising how overlapping forms of discrimination (such as
sex, gender identity, race, disability, sexuality, age) can affect experiences of
abuse and aC￿sS to support. Inclusive practice is embedded in all aspects of
our service delivery, staffing and governance.
Advocacy and Systems Change: Engaging with West Yorkshire Police, local
authorities and national campaigns to improve system responses to DV&A.
LWA'S holistic and integrated service model reflects its belief that all indivlduals
regardless of age, background or circumstances - desenie safety, dignity, respect and
support in their journey from abuse to recovery.
2. Achievements and Performance
202412025 at a glance:
13,000+ contacts for support across phone, email, webchat and referrals.
168 wornen and children supported in refuge.,
2,700 helpline contacts received on average per week-
99 % of service users better able to recognise abusive behaviour.
98 % said support met their needs;
100 % of women supported by IDVA team reported feeling safer;
132 children and young people referred to ELEVATE support service.

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User Testimonials:
Refu
esu
ort
"Using this service made a huge difference to my life. I was speaking with people who
understood me, supported me and reassured me but also gave me hope."
"In terms of refuge, you do everything you can, and it is definitely enough. It made me
more confident in my decision to leave my abuser when I did. Leeds Women's Aid
have been the best service I've ever dealt with, and l am so grateful for everything
you've done for me."
"You learn so much and forgive yourself and actually love yourself when you realise it
was never your fault,"
Hel line and First Contact
"You have treated me with so much care, so much compassion and so much
understanding, Sometimes I feel like professionals just talk to me because it's their
job, but you have spoken to me in such a way I truly feel supported and cared for as
a person."
IDVA 2nd Le
al Advocac
"My IDVA made a difference to my life. She listened when I had no one else.
Sometimes I couldn't wait to speak to her because she was the one posilive thing I
had. I could speak how I felt and not be judged I felt safe with her."
"My IDVA was very helpful in guiding me on the things I should do in terms of what
happened and the next steps forward. She made me feel more confident and believed,
and made me feel like it wasn't my fault..
Sta
in
Safe Pro
ramme
"I feel like a different person. l identify signs better,. my confidence has grown and I
am being assertive in all aspects of my life.
"I've learned how to protect myself and what to watch out for with a new partner."
Children and Youn
Peo
"Me and my son are much happier now. We had great support and the staff are very
good."
Mother supported in refuge
"I've learned to love myself more and to believe in myself too."
Teenage girl supported by ELEVATE

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Our school children are benefitting so much from this dedicated service. Previously
we had nowhere to signpost children who needed tailored domestic violence support
and
we
are
thrilled
to
say
we
now
Designated Safeguarding Lead at a partner School
"She's more settled at home... more settled speaking to me about stuff. She is just
happier in herself... She's so confident now. She's not the same child.
Parent supported by CYP team
General Feedback l Life Im
act
"Since I received the help of LWA, my life and that of my child have changed. Now we
live more calmly without stress and without fear. I have started to take care of myself.
My health is improving and I feel positive and eager to continue improving.
"I feel like I've got my life back. I didn't think I would smile again but I do now, every
day."
"It has made me realise I don't deserve to be treated like I was and thal you can get
your confidence back and your life back and become the person that you once were,"
"Without LWA support, I would still be in a violent relationship, or even worse, I could
have been killed.
3. Financlal Review
This has been another significant year for Leeds Women's Aid, marked by both an
increase in income and an expansion of our reach.
Our financial sustainability continues to be underpinned by our core funding sources;
primarily Local Authority conlracls and rental income, including Housing Benefit. We
remain deeply grateful for the strong partnership we have with Leeds City Council,
whose continued support and collaborative approach have helped us secure
additional funding for our much-needed services. Their robust and considerate
contract management plays a vital role in enabling us to meet rising demand.
The Trustees are pleased to present the audited financial statements for the year
ended 31 March 2025. During this period, our total income was £4,686,457, while our
total expenditure was £4,491,153, resulting in a net surplus of £195,304. This surplus
is primarily on unrestricted funds totalling £188,414 that will be carried forward to
support future service delivery. This compares to a surplus of £365,782 of mainly
restricted funds in the previous financial year (202312024), reflecting our continued
progress in securing and managing reSoUr￿S effectively. Reserves carried forward
are £1,542,847 of which £557,277 are restricted and £985,570 are unrestricted,

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Principal Funding Sources:
Leeds Women's Aid (LWA) is funded through a diverse range of income streams that
reflect both the breadth of its service delivery and the strength of its partnerships
across the public, private and voluntary sectors. This mixed funding model ensures a
degree of financial resilience while supporting LWA'S ability to deliver holistic, high-
impact services for women, children and families affected by domestic violence and
abuse.
Ethlcal and victim-survivor-centred approach to Fundraising
All fundraising and income-generation activities align with LWA'S mission and values,
ensuring no partnerships, donations or funding sources compromise our
independenTr, victim-survivor safety or equity commitments.
Fundraising is embedded within our organisational strategy and linked to
diversification targets and long-term sustainability planning. LWA operates in line with,.
Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice - Transparency, honesty,
and accountability in all donor communications.
Charity Commission Guidance - Full compliance with charity law, governance
obligations, and truslee duties.
Chartered Institute of Fundraising - ensuring professionalism, transparency and
accountability.
Gift Aid Scheme - HMRC-registered to claim Gift Aid on eligible donations.
Data Protection (UK GDPR) - Ensuring supporter data is processed lawfully,
securely, and transparently.
Safeguarding in Fundraising Protecting staff, volunteers, and supporters
during events or campaigns.
Ethical Fundraising Policy - Screening donors and partners to avoid conflicts of
interest or reputational risk.
NCVO Ethical Principles - promoting a beneficiaries firsl approach.
The charity received no complaints about its fundraising activities during the year.
Local Authority Contract
A significant portion of LWA'S funding comes from comrnissioned services through
Leeds City Council, including its role as the lead agency in the LDVS consortium.
These contracts support the delivery of refuge accommodation, 2417 helpline services,
IDVA support, community-based services and outreach work.
Government and Statutory Bodies
LWA receives project-based and strategic funding from national government
departments and agencies, inGluding:
Ministry of Justice;
Ministry of Housing, Cornmunities and Local Government (MHCLG), formerly
known as Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC);
West Yorkshire Combined Authority;
UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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This funding supports key initiatives, such as Sanctuary Support, specialist IDVA roles
and safety infrastructure for victim-survivors.
Charitable Trusts and Foundations
LWA benefits from the ongoing support of a number of charitable trusts and grant-
making foundations. These contributions enable the charity to expand capacity,
innovate and respond flexibly to emerging needs. Key supporters in 202412025
included..
AABIE
Clothworkers
Elizabeth & Prince Zaiger Charitable Trust
Garfield Weston
George Moore Foundation
Keith Howard Foundation
People's Postcode Community Trust
Smallwood Trust
Sovereign Community Programme
The Big Give
The Barratt Foundation
The Liz and Terry Bramhall trust
The National Lottery Community Fund
The Wolfson Foundation
Wade Charity
West Riding Masonic Charities Ltd.'s Community Fund
Corporate Support and Partnerships
LWA works with socially responsible businesses who provide not only funding, but
also in-kind donations, sponsorship, volunteering and awareness-raising. In
202412025, corporate partners included:
Aecom
AETC
Avery Walters Solicitors
Barratt Homes
Bevan Brittan
Cartwright Pickard Architects
COOK
DLA Architecture Ltd
Engage Interactive
Equans UK
Equifax
Farnell Global
Fenton Packaging Solutions
From the Fields
Fusion Unlimited
Hays

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Heneghan & Sons Ltd
IPL Brightgreen
John Lewis
Knight Frank Promise - City Square House
Lights Out Tattoo
Marks & Spencer Pudsey
Marshalls Mill
Mastercard
Michael Page
Network Rail
Plus-Project Ltd
Ride Shotgun Leeds
RSMUK
SAAF Education Ltd
Santander
Shoosmiths
Sovereign Health Care
Superfriendz
The Football Association Premier League Limited
Thorton Jones Solicitors
Tigerbond
Torsion Construction
Unite theunion
University of Leeds - Payroll Giving
Valuation Office
Wates Construction (North)
Zurich - ZCT Challenge Teams
Community Fundralslng and Individual Donors
In addition to institutional support, LWA receives vital contributions from individual
donors, sponsored challenges, workplace fundraisers. community groups and local
events. The LWA charity shcp in Horsforth continues to generate unrestricted
income, while also raising awareness and providing a tangible link to the community.
Notably, £34,320 worth of volunteer time was gifted to the charity shop in 202412025,
demonstrating strong community engagement and support-in-kind.
Strategic Alliances and Consortia
As the lead partner in both the LDVS and the W&GAL, Leeds Women's Aid plays a
pivotal role in shaping, coordinating and delivering high-quality, City-wide responses
to domestic violence and abuse. These strategic alliances allow LWA to share
resources, align funding opportunities and deliver integrated, intersectional support
across Leeds. Together with our enhanced profile, these partnerships also enable us
to take a more active role in campaigning, influencing policy and providing thought
leadership at local, regional and national levels.

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Leeds Domestic Violence Service
LDVS
LWA is the lead agency in the LDVS a long-standing, commissioned partnership
between Leeds Women's Aid, Behind Closed Doors and Women's Health Malters.
This collaboration also includes the LDVS Voices Project, which empowers individuals
with lived experience of DV&A - including women, men, children and LGBTQ+ victim-
survivors
to shape and improve future service delivery and inform policy. In
202412025, this project enabled dialogue with senior leaders at West Yorkshire Police,
contributing to internal reforms and increased usage of Clare's Law.
Through LDVS, LWA is able to access shared infrastructure, specialist staffing and
joint funding streams that enhance the resilience and reach of services, particularly
important during times of high demand or funding uncertainty.
Women & Girls Alliance Leeds
W&GAL
LWA also leads the W&GAL - a powerful consortium of 12 local organisations united
by a shared mission to improve outcomes for women and girls across the City. The
Alliance is built on a foundation of feminist principles and interseGlional inclusion and
focuses on the empowerment, safety and wellbeing of all women and girls, particularly
those facing multiple disadvantages.
Flagship initiatives delivered under this Alliance in 202412025 included:
Women Friendly Leeds, which promotes safety and representation in public
spaces through campaigns such as Ask for Angela and Women's Night Safe
Space.
Empowering Systems Change, a project providing flexible, holistic support for
women with multiple and complex needs who often fall through gaps in
traditional services.
Health and wellbeing groups, art and activism sessions, culturally-specific
women's groups, and safety awareness training ("Switch on to Women's
Safety").
The Women and Girls Equality Hub, brings together any woman or girl,
women's centred organisations, groups and projects to identify and respond to
the issues and challenges faced by women and girls in Leeds.
By working in partnership, W&GAL enables LWA to extend its influence and impact
beyond direct service delivery, engaging with communities, statutory bodies and
policymakers to drive systemic change and create a safer Leeds for all women and
girls. Combined with our elevated profile, these alliances amplify LWA'S ability to
shape public discourse, lead sector conversations and influence policy reforms to
create a safer Leeds for all women and girls.
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Recent examples of LWA'S leadership in campaigning and thought leadership include..
Leading local and regional consultations, including the Women's Lives Leeds
Community Conversations
a platform enabling women and girls across the
City to share their lived experiences and priorities directly with decision-makers.
These conversations provided Leeds City Council with valuable insight,
resulting in a series of pledges to address the issues and concerns raised.
Driving media campaigns and public awareness initiatives, including radio
interviews and op-eds (writterb opinion pieces) focusing on the urgent need for
improved funding and systemic reform.
Participating as keynote speakers at sector conferences and regional
safeguarding forums, where LWA has highlighted intersectional approaches
and trauma-informed practice.
Reserves Policy:
Leeds Women's Aid (LWA) maintains a formal reserves policy that aligns with good
practice in the charity sector, ensuring both financial resilience and the ability to
respond flexibly to risk, opportunity and change. The policy is reviewed annually by
the Board of Trustees and is closely aligned with LWA'S strategic priorities, operational
risk register and business continuity planning. The Board of Trustees receives and
reviews reports on reserves as part of their governance responsibilities and takes
decisions on designated and unrestricted fund usage to balance short-term priorities
with long-term sustainability.
Pur
ose of the Reserves
LWA'S reserves are not based on a multiple of monthly expenditure but are instead
calculated using a needs-based model that considers.,
Working capital to support the continuity of core operations;
Coverage for key risks identified in the organisational risk register;
Funding to enable infrastructure investmenl and service innovation;
Financial response capability for unexpected disasters or income shocks;
Designated funds for specific growth opportunities or initiatives.
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and utilily cost spikes.
Actual Reserves
As of March 2025, unrestricted reserves stood at £985,570, an increase from
£797,156 in the financial year 202312024, reflecting..
Increased unrestricted donations;
Better costing of full cost recovery.
Strategic plans to develop the organisation.
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Tar
et Ran
The Trustees consider an adequate level of unrestricted reserves to be between
£887,000 and £996,000. This range:
Covers all expected working capital needs"
Provides for all designated funds;
Includes contingency funding for infrastructure and emergencies.
Allows partial coverage (between 25 % 66 % ) of risk-rated financial liabilities.
While it is unlikely that all identified risks will materialise simultaneously, the policy
ensures LWA is positioned to navigate both planned developments and unforeseen
challenges without disruption to core services.
Investments:
We continue to have our investments in CCLA'S deposit fund, giving us over £60k of
unrestriGted income in interest. This also reduces the risk for us in terms of having
funds in numerous bank accounts and having any amounts that are not covered by
the Financial Services Compensation scheme.
4. Structure, Governance and Management
Governing document and legal structure
Leeds Women's Aid is a registered charity governed by a board of trustees who
meet regularly to oversee the strategic direction and financial health of the
organisation, The charity is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Articles
of Association, last amended on 9th November 2020.
Board of Trustees
The Charity is overseen by a Board of Trustees who meet regularly to set strategic
direction, monitor performance and ensure the Charity's assets are safeguarded.
Trustees are also responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regLJlatory
obligations, including those set by the Charity Commission and Companies House.
At the year end, the Board comprised of 7 trustees. Trustees serve on a voluntary
basis and do not receive remuneralion for their role.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
Following a regular assessment of the trustee skills and experience we need to
deliver our strategy, trustees are recruited by exlernal advertisement in the same
way that staff are recruited, and there are role profiles and an application form.
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Board skills and diversity
Building on our growing profile, we attract both planned and unsolicited interest from
potential truslees. In 202512026, following a skills audit, we are undertaking targeted
recruitment to strengthen the Board with expertise in fundraising, business
transformation and housing, while prioritising protected characteristics and lived
experience to ensure our leadership reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Applicants are interviewed by the Chairlvice Chair and Chief Executive, and the
final decision is made by the Trustee Board. All new Trustees receive an induction,
and training is planned, commissioned and delivered regularly to ensure trustees
remain informed about legal duties and sector developments.
Management delegation
Trustees delegate day-to-day management to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior
Leadership Team. Clear reporting lines and performance measures are in place to
ensure accountability.
Partnershlps
LWA is the lead agency in the LDVS, working in partnership wilh Behind Closed Doors
and Women's Health Matters. It also leads the W&GAL, a consortium of 12
organisations.
5. Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities
Acl 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
All activities undertaken by LWA during 202412025 directly further its charitable
objectives and deliver significant public benefit.
This includes:
Emergency refuge and safe housing;
Support for marginalised groups, including disabled women and non-English
speakers;
Free, trauma-informed support across all services.
Engagement with policymakers and system change iniliatives to protect future
victim-survivors.
6. Risk Management
The trustees recognise their responsibility for managing risk and ensuring that Leeds
Women's Aid (LWA) has a robust system of internal control. In 2025, the Board have
commenced a comprehensive review of the Business Continuity Plan and Risk
Register and in 2025126 will - with input from our Risk Manager - update them both in
line with our new strategic plans.
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This proactive approach reflects LWA'S commitment to ensuring operational resilience
and protecting beneficiaries, staff and assets. The updated Risk Register is likely to
include 21 specific risk areas across governance, operations, finance, cyber security,
safeguarding and service delivery. Each risk will be supported by action plans and
mitigation measures, with responsible leads assigned to ensure risks are being
actively managed.
Key risks identified and managed in 2024 - 2025 included:
Financial Risks: Ongoing diversification of income streams and development
of anti-fraud policies to mitigate against contract loss and funding shortfalls.
Cyber Security and Data Loss: Enhanced IT asset audits, staff training on
insider threats and regular testing of system backups to protect critical data and
prevent operational disruption.
Safeguarding and Criminal Risk., Updated policies and frontline training to
address potential criminal exploitation affecting service users, especially in
refuge settings.
Reputational Risk: Strengthened media and crisis comrnunications strategies,
including staff training and external stakeholder engagement.
Loss of Access to Premises or Services: Incident response and contingency
plans developed for potential loss of refuge accommodation or utility failures.
Strategic Risks: Planning underway for the 2026 - 2028 Strategic Framework
to ensure alignment with national and local policy changes, particularly around
housing benefit and refuge funding.
LWA will also introduce a new risk category related to criminality, ensuring
safeguarding protocols remain strong even in the face of emerging risks affecting
vulnerable individuals.
The Board of Trustees reviews the Risk Register quarterly and ensures mitigating
actions are embedded across the organisation. Risks are not seen solely as threats
but as opportunities to improve governan￿, resilience and service delivery.
7. Plans for Future Periods
Looking ahead, Leeds Women's Aid is entering a pivotal period of strategic
development. During the next financial year (2025126), LWA will initiate the process of
designing a new three-year strategy, which will set our direction through to 2028. This
will build on the foundations of our current values-led model and our commitment to
continuous improvement, inclusion and victim-survivor-centred practice.
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A core principle of this new strategy will be co-production. We firmly believe that the
people who use our services - and those who deliver them - are best placed to shape
how they evolve. As such, our approach will be deeply consultative, engaging:
Victim-survivors with lived experience through structured workshops, 1.1
feedback and collaboration via the LDVS Voices Project,
All employees and volunteers through focus groups, reflective practice
sessions and opportunities to shape priorities from the ground up.
Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team, who are working together to embed
good governance, financial sustainability, equity and trauma-informed practice
into every level of the organisation.
The strategic review will also be informed by national and local developments,
including anticipated changes to domestic abuse funding frameworks, housing benefit
reform and the growing demand for intersectional, culturally appropriate support.
Key areas of focus being explored in the strategic design process include:
Expanding preventative education and early intervention work with children and
young people.
Embedding specialist support pathways for victim-survivors with multiple and
complex needs.
Strengthening staff wellbeing, retention and professional development.
Enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion across all organisational levels.
Scaling and sustaining key services through diversified income streams.
Ensuring operational resilience through continued investment in infrastructure,
data systems and digital access.
The new strategy will be launched in 2026 and will align our organisational plans,
budgets and staffing structures to deliver on its ambitions. Our goal is not just to
respond to need-but to lead wilh compassion, courage and evidence, ensuring that
LWA rernains a vital, trusted and future-facing organisation for years to come.
In 202512026, LWA also plan to:
Complete and launch a new Children and Young People's Hub to support over
100 children annually in refuge.
Expand the ELEVATE school-based DV&A programme, pending further
funding.
Strengthen service delivery through trauma-informed training and staff
development.
Continue to lead partnership working through the LDVS and W&GAL.
Engage in policy influence and campaigns, including Ask for Angela and
Women's Night Safe Space.
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Leeds Women's Aid (LWA)
Trustees, Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
8. Statutory Information
Statement of res
onsibilities of the Trustees
The Trustees, who are also directors of the charitable company for the purposes of
company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and UK Accounting Standards (UK
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 company as at the
end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficil of the Gompany for that period.
In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP {FRS102>
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS102) 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 Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose
with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to
enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act
2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and
hence for taking steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregu larities.
Statement of disclosure of information to Auditors
The Trustees of the company who held Offi￿ at the date of approval of this annual
report confirm that so far as the Trustees are aware, there is no relevant audit
information of which the company's auditors are unaware, and each Trustee has
taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to make
themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the
charitable company's auditors are aware of that information.
Approved on behalf the Board
Nneka Ikeog
Director and Chair of the Board
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
Opinlon
We have audited the financial statements of Leeds Women's Aid (the 'charily'I for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025
which comprise the sl8lemenl of linancial aclivilies, the balance sheet. the slatemenl of cash flows and r*oles lo Ihe
financial slalemenls, includlng significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been
applied in Iheir preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting S18ndards, including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporlirjg Slandard applicable in Ihe UK and RepubliG of Ireland {Uniled
Kingdom Generally Accepted AccoLtnling Practice).
In our opinion, the financial slalemenls..
give a true and fair view of Ihe 51ale of the charitable company's affairs as a131 March 2025 and of ils
incoming resoLJrces and application of resources, including ils income and expenditure, for the year then
ended,
have been properly prepared in accordance wilh United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accotsnling Practic￿,.
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance wilh Internallonal Slandards on Audillng IUKI IISAS (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in Ihe Audilors responsibilities for the 8udiÈ ol
Ihe financi81 sl818menls section of our report. We are indepenclenl of Ihe charity in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant lo our audit ol the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other elhical responsibililies in accordance with Ihese requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have oblained is sufficienl and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relating to golng concem
In auditing the financial slalemenls, we have concluded that the Irusl88s' use of the golng concem basis of
accounting in the prepar81ion of the financial slalemenls is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we havè not idenlified any material uncertainlies relating lo events or
conditions that. individLJally or collectively, may casl significant doubl on the charily's ability lo continue as ¥ going
concern for a period of al least twelve monlhs from when Ihe financial stalemenls are aLtthorised for Sssue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of Ihe Irustees wilh respect lo going concern are described in the
relevant sec15ons of this report.
other informatlon
The other information comprises the infomialion included in Ihe annual report other Ihan the financial slatemenls
and our auditor's report Ihereon. The Iruslees are responsible for the other information contained wilhin the annual
report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other informalion and, except lo the exlenl
olhemise explicitly slated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our
responsibility is lo read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other Information is materially
Inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears
lo be materially misstated. If we identify such m31erial inconsislencie5 or apparent material misslalements. we are
required to determine whether this gives rise lo a material misslatemenl in the financial slatemanls themselves. If,
based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misslalemenl of this olher information,
we are required lo report that facl.
We have nothing lo report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companles Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the Irustees, report for the financi81 year for which the financial slalemenls are
prepared, which includes the directors, report prepa￿d for the purposes of company law, is consislenl with the
financial slalemenls., and
the directors. rewrt included within the Iruslees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
Matters on which we are requlred to report by exception
In Ihe light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and ils environment obtained in Ihe course of the
audil, we have not identified material misslalemenls in the directors. report included within Ihe trustees, report.
We have nothing lo report in respect of the following mallers in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requlres
us to report lo you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kepl, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not vlsiled by us., or
the financial slalement5 are not in agreement with the accounting records and relurns., or
certain disclosures of trustees. remuneralion specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the informallon and explanations we require lor our audit-, or
the Irustees were not enlilled lo prepare Ihe financial slalemenls in accordance with the small companies
regime and lake advantage ol the small companies, exemptions in preparing the trustees, report and from the
requirement lo prepare a strategic report.
Responslbllltles of trustees
As explained more fully in the slalemenl of Iruslees, responsibilitles, the Iruslees, who arg also Ihe directors of the
charity for the purpose of company law, are responslble for the preparalion of the financial slalemenls and for be.ing
satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such inlefnal control as the trustees delcimine is necessary lo
enable the preparation of financial statements that are Iree from material misstalemenl, whether due lo fraud or
error. In preparing the financial stalemenls, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's abillly to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as appllcable, mallers related to going concern and using the golng
concern basis of accounting unless the Iruslees either intend lo liquidate the charilable company or to cease
operallons, or have no realistic allernalive bul to do so.
Auditorfs responslbilities for the audit of the flnanclal statements
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial slalements as a whole are free from
material misslalemenl, whether due to fraud or error, and lo issue an audStorfs report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul is not a guaranlee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAS {UK) will always delecl a material misstatement when it exists. Misslatemenls can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, Ihey could reasonably be expected lo influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial slalemenls.
The extent lo which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities. includlng fraud, is detailed below.
A further description of our responsibilities 15 available on the Financial Reporting Council's website al.. https'.11
www.frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibililies. This descriptlon forms part of our auditor's report.
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
Our approach lo identifying and assessing the risks of materi21 misstatement in respect of irregularities, including
fraud and non-compliance wilh18ws and regulations. was as follows..
The engagement partner ensured Ihal the engagement team colleclively had the appropriate competence,
capabilities and skills lo identify or recognise non-compliance with applicab18 laws and regulations.,
We identified the laws and regulations applicable lo the company Ihrough discussions with directors and
other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of Ihe industry seclor,.
We focused on specific laws and re9ulalions which we considered may have a direct material effect on the
financial slalemenls or the operalions of the company, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation
legislation and dala proleclion, anti-bribery, employmenl, environmental and health and safety legislation;
We assessed the extent of compliance wilh the laws and regulalions identified above through maklng
enquirles of managem8nl and inspecting legal Co￿eSpondence. and
Ensured laws and regulations were communicated within Ihe audit team regularly and the team remained
alert to instances of non-compliance throughout Ihe audit.
We assessed the susceplibilily of the company's financial slalemenls lo material misslatemenl, induding obtaining
an understanding of how fraud might occur, by..
Making enquiries of management as lo where they considered there was a suscepliblllly lo fraud, thelr
know18dge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud.,
Considering the internal conlrols in place lo miligale risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and
regulations,, and
Underslandlng the design of the company's remuneration policles.
To address the risk of fraud through managemenl bias and override of controls. we;
Performed analytical procedures lo identify any unusual or unexpected relationships:
Tested journal enlries lo identify unusual transactions
Assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in delerminlng the accounling eslimales sel out In
note 2 wer8 5ndicative of potential bias. and
Investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
In response to th8 risks of irregularilies and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures
whlch included, bul were not limited to:
Agreeing financial slalement disclosures lo underlying supporting documentation.,
Reading the minutes ol meetings of Ihose ch8rged with governance..
Enqulring of management as lo actual and polenlial liligalion and claims., and
Reviewing correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulators and the company's legal advisors.
There are inherent limi181ions in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and
regulations are from Ihe financial Iransaclions, the less likely il is Ihal we would become aware of non-compliance.
Auditing standards also limit Ihe audit procedures required lo identify non-compliance with laws and regulation5 to
enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
alerial misstatements that aris& due to fraud can be harder to delect than those that arise from error as they may
involve deliberate concealm8nl or collusion.
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charilable company's members. as a body, in accordance wilh Chapter 3 of Part 16
of Ihe Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been underlaken so Ihal we might slate to the charilatle company's
members those matters we are required lo state to Iheffl in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the
fullest exlenl permilled by law, we do nol accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable
company and the charilable company's members as a body, for our audil work, for this report, or for the opinions we
have formed.
Vlctorla Atkinson FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of BK Plus Audit Limited. Slalulory Audilor
Chartered Cerlified Accounlanls
52 Sl Johns Lan8
Halifax
Wesl Yorkshire
HX12BW
England
Date:
eivs Ihioli 4 I iffl,
ol
Ilk oc40bu 2025
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LEEDS WOMEN'SAID
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable acllvilies
Other liadin9 aclivilies
Investments
179,544
221,316
400,860
1.026.600 3,122.965 4.149,565
75,779
75,779
60,253
60,253
63,025
49,982
113,007
1.010,291 3,531,614 4,541,905
68,679
68,679
68.103
68,103
Total incom8
1,342,176 3.344,281 4,686,457
1,210.098 3,581,596 4,791,694
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable aclivllies
74,963
74,963
1,078,799 3,337,391 4,416,190
71,256
71,256
1,164,109 3,190,547 4,354,656
Total expendlture
1.153,762 3,337,391 4,491,153
1,235,365 3,190,547 4,425,912
Net Sncome and movement In
funds
188,414
6.890
195,304
(25,267)
391,049
365,782
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances al 1 April 2024
797,156
550,387 1,347,543
822.423
159,338
981,761
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
985.570
557,277 1.542,847
797,156
550,387 1,347,543
rhe slalemenl of financial aclivilles includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note5
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
15
74,293
95,066
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
16
200,609
1.671,752
156,968
1,443,929
1.872,361
1,600,897
Creditors: amounts falllng due within
one year
17
(403.807)
(348,420>
N&t current assets
1.468,554
1,252,477
Total ass8ts less current Ilabilities
1.542.847
1,347,543
Net assets
1,542,847
1,347,543
The funds of the charlty
Reslricled income funds
Unreslrlcled funds
20
557,277
985,570
550,387
797,156
1,542,847
1,347,543
The company is entitled lo the exemption from the audil requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025, although an audit is required under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011,
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requlremenls of the Companles Act 2006
with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of finanaal slalemenls.
The financSal stalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companie5 subject to
the small campany regime.
The financial slalemenls were approved by the Iruslees on
DrNClk
Trustee
Company registration number 02627468 {England and Wales)
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles
Cash generated fromllabsorbed by)
operations
27
186,448
{224.6431
Investing activitie5
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Inveslmenl income received
(18,878)
60,253
(47.693)
68,103
Net cash generated from investing
activities
41.375
20,410
Net increasel(decrease) in cash and cash
equlvalents
227,823
(204.2331
Cash and cash equivalenls al beginning of year
1,443,929
1,648,162
Cash and cash equlvalents at end of year
1,671,762
1,443,929
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollclos
Charity information
Leeds Women's Aid is a privale company limiled by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is 52 Saint Johns Lane, Halifax. HX12BW.
1.1 Basls of preparation
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wilh the charity's Memorandum and Articles ol
Associ81ion, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
RepLtblic of Ireland" {"FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Slalemenl
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 1021" (effective 1 January 20191. The
charity is a Public Benefil Enlily as defined by FRS 102.
The financial slalements are prepared in sterling, which Is the functional currency of the chaiily. Monetary
amounts in these financial slalemenls are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial slat8menls have been prepared under the historical cost convenlion. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng concern
At the lime of approving Ihe financial slalements, the Iruslees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has ad8qU8le resources lo conlinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Iruslees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounling in preparing the financial slatemenls.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unreslricled funds are available for use al the di5¢relion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of Iheir charitable
objectives.
Reslricled funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the reslricled funds are sel out in the notes lo Ihe financial stalemenls.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally enlilled to il after any performance conditions have b8en mel,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable Ihal income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance condilions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recove¥able in
relation lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognisgd al the lime of Ihe dondlion.
Legacies are recognlsed on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending dislribulion,
the amount is known, and recelpt Is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is Irealed as a
contingent asset.
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollcies
(Contlnuedl
Donated facililies and donated professional seNices are recognised in Income al their fair value when their
economic benefit is probabla. it can be measured reliably, and the charity has control over the item, Fair value
is determined on the basis of Ihe value of the gift lo the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be
willing lo pay in Ihe open market for such facililies 2nd services, a corresponding amount is recognised in
expendlture.
No amount is Included in the financial slalemenls in relation to volunteer time in line with the SORP IFRS
1021. Further detail is given In the Truslees, Annual Report.
Gifts in kind, donated for resale, are recognised within 'lncome from other trading aclivilies, al the nel
realisable value in the financial year in which they are sold.
Fixed asset gifts In kind are recognlsed when receivable and are included at fair value. These gifts are nol
deferred over the life of the asset.
Income from trading aclivilies, includes income earned from fundraising evenls and trading aclivi116s lo raise
lunds for the charily. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and seTvices in order to rdise funds
and is racognised when enlillement has occurred, income from Ihe charity Shop is included in Ihe financial
year in which il is received.
The charily receives governmenl grants in respect of ils charitable activilies, income frorn government and
other grants are recognised al fair value when the charily has enliilemeiit lo them and after any performance
conditions have been mel, when il is probabSe Ihal the income will be received and when the amount can be
measured reliably. If these enlitlemenl condilions are nol mel the income is Irealed as deferred income.
Income lax recoveiable in relation lo donalions received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant Is recognised al
the lime of the donation.
Interest on funds held on deposil is included when receivable and the amount can b8 measured reliably by the
charily. Ihls is normally upon nolificalion of the interest paid or payable by Ihe bank.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure Is recognised once Ihere is a legal or constructive obligalion to transfer economic benefit lo a
third party, il is piobable that a ITansfer of economlc benefits will be required in selllemenl, and the amount ol
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the lolal of dir￿( costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in ijndertaking each aGlivily. Direct costs atlribulable lo a single
aclivily are allocated directly lo that aclivily. Shared costs which conlribule lo more Ihan one activity and
support Costs which are not allribulable lo a single activity are apportioned between Ihose aclivili8s on a basis
consislenl with the use of resources. Central slaft costs ar8 allocated on the basis of lime spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on Ihe portion of Ihe asset's use.
1.6 TangSble fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are Initially measured al cost and subsequently measured al cost or valuation, nel of
deprec121ion and any impairment losses.
Depreciation Is recognised so as lo write off Ihe cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the follcwing bases:
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Straight line over 4 years
Straight line over 4 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the differen￿ between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial aclivilies.
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting poll¢les
(Continued}
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
Al each reporting end dale, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils langible assets lo determine
whether there Is any indication that Ihose assets have suffered an impairment loss. 11 any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimaled in order lo delermlne the extent of the impairment
loss (il any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalenls include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-larm liquld
investments with original maturities ol three months or less. and bank oveidrafls. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings In curfenl Ilabilities.
1.9 Financlal instruments
The charity has elected lo apply Ihe provisions of Seclion 11 '8asic Financial Instruments. and Section 12
'Olher Financial Inslrumenls Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial inslrumenls.
Financial Instruments are rÈcognised in the charity's balance sheet when th6 charity becomes paty lo Ihe
conlraclual provisions of the inslrument.
Financial assets and liabililies are offset, wilh the nel amounts presented In the financial slalemenls, when
there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recognised amounts and there is an inl8nlion lo sellle on a nel
basis or ID realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic llnancial assets
Basic financial assets, which Include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al
transacllon price including transaclion costs and are subsequently carried 81 amortised cost using the effective
Inlaresl method unless the arrangemenl conslilules a financing transaction. where the Iransacllon Is
measured at the present value of Ihe future receipts discounted al a markel rale of inleresl. Flnancial assets
classifled as receivable within one year are not amortlsed.
Basic financlal liabilities
Basic financial liabililies, includlng creditors and bank loans are inilially recognised at Ifansaclion price unless
the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where the debt instrumenl is measured al the present
value of Ihe future payments discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial liabilities classined 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 gotJJs or services thal have been acquired in the ordinary course ot
operations from suppliers. Amounls payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, Ihey are presented as non-currenl liabililies. Trade creditors are recognised initially al
transaction price and subsequently measured al amoriised cost using the effective inleresl method.
Derecognition of financlal Ilabilities
Financial liabilities are derecogn15ed when the charity's contraclual obligatlons expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost ol any unused holiday enlillement is recognised in the period in which Ihe employee's services are
re￿ived.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
lo lerminale the employment of an employee or to provide lerminalion benefits.
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LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng policies
{Contlnuedl
1.11 Retirement beneflts
Payments lo defined conlribulion reliremenl benefit schemes are charged as an expense as Ihey fall due.
Critical accountlng estlmates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies. the trustee5 are required lo 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 assumplions are based on historical experlence and other factors that
ar6 considered lo be relevant. Actual resulls may differ from these eslimales.
The eslimales and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revlsions lo accounting
eslim8les are recognised in the period in which the eslimale is revised where lh8 revision affects only that
perlod, or in the period of Ihe revision and future periods where the revision affects both Gurrent and future
periods.
Income from donatlons and legacles
Unrestrlcted Restricled
funds
funds
2025
2025
Tolal Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donalions and glfls
L8gocies
124,675
54,869
221,316
345,991
54,869
63,025
49,982
113,007
179,544
221,316
400,860
63,025
49,982
113,007
Income from charltable activities
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Charltable activities
Rental income
Personal Service Charge
income
Contract income
Management charges
Income
949,891
949,891
866,266
866,266
74,411
74,411
(584) 3,122,965 3.122,381
69,884
74,141
69,884
3,526,344 3,600,485
2,882
2,882
5,270
5,270
1,026,600 3,122,965 4.149,565
1,010,291
3,531,614 4,541,905
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Incomo from other trading acllvitles
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
funds
fund5
2025
2024
Shop income
75,779
68,679
Income from investments
Unrestricted UnrestrictÈd
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivabl8
60,253
68,103
Expenditure on raislng funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Trading costs
Operating charity shops
Staff costs
Depreciallon and IMpa￿mien1
34,943
36,428
3.592
31,623
36,020
3,613
74,963
71.256
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on charltable activlties
Charltable
activities
2025
Charltable
actlvlti8s
2024
Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairmenl
Premises costs
Repairs and maintenance costs
Office cosls
Advertising costs
Other personnel cosls
Training costs
Motor and travel costs
Health and safely costs
Subconlraclor costs
Acllvilles and seNice costs
Bad debt provision
Other costs
2,444,315
36,059
384,301
156,433
46,101
7,168
21,473
46.688
14,034
20,212
1,021.696
72.196
41,506
162
2,348,119
26,648
434,622
147,043
51,265
9,223
10,692
49,284
14,004
14,669
1,035,042
86,096
9,370
1,583
4,312,344
4,237,660
Share of support and governance costs {see note 9)
Support
103,846
116.996
4,416,190
4,354,656
Analysis by fund
Unreslricled funds
Reslricled funds
1,078,799
3,337,391
1,164,109
3,190,547
4,416,190
4,354,656
Support costs allocated to activities
Charltable
actlvltles
2025
Total
2024
Governance
103,846
116,998

LEEDS WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support costs allocated to actlvltles
{Contlnuedl
2025
2024
Governance costs comprlse:
Audit fees
Legal and professional
Governance costs
Recruilmenl costs
Bank and credit card charges
7,476
67,563
2,583
21,076
5,148
5,989
78,666
1,300
29,436
1,607
103,846
116,998
10 Net movement In funds
2025
2024
The nel movement in funds is stated after chargingl(crediling)'.
Fees payable for thè 2udil of the charity's financi81 slalemenls
Depreciation of owned tsngible fixed assets
7,476
39,651
5,989
30,261
11 Auditor's remuneratlon
Fees payable to the charity's audilor and associal8S'.
2025
2024
For audit servlcès
Audll of the financial slalemenls of the charily
7,476
5,989
12 Trustees
None of the Iruslees {or any persons connected wilh them) re￿Ived any remuneration or benefils from the
charity during the year.
13 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Refuge and Aftercare
Communlty SeNices
Social Enterprise and Funding
M8nagemenl and Administration
44
25
48
36
14
11
Total
87
98
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Employees
(Continued)
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Olher pension cosls
2,190,787
195,130
94,826
2,109,304
185.805
89,030
2,480,743
2.384.139
Th8 average head count of employees during Ihe yearwas 87.
The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000
is as follows..
2025
Number
2024
Number
£70,001- £80,000
Remuneratlon of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
322,771
289,263
The key management personnel of Ihe charily have been identified as Ihe CEO. Operallons Directoi,
Fundraising and Markeling Director and Projects, Partnerships Director and Finance Manager.
14 Taxation
The charity Is exempt fiom taxation on its aclivities because all ils income is applied for charitable purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Tanglble fixed assets
Planl and Fixturts an
equlpment
fltting5
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2024
Additions
147,865
12,126
112,068
6,752
259,933
18,878
Al 31 March 2025
159.991
118,820
278,811
Depreclation and Impairment
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged In Ihe year
85,405
24.192
79,462
15,459
164,867
39,651
Al 31 March 2025
109,597
94,921
204,518
Carrying amount
Al 31 March 2025
50,394
23,899
74,293
At 31 March 2024
62,460
32,606
95,066
16 Dfrbtors
2025
2024
Amounts falllng due wlthin one year:
Trad8 debtors
Prepayments and accrued incom8
78,889
121,720
124,702
32,266
200,609
156,968
17 Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
Olh8r taxation and social securily
Deferred income
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Ac¢rvals
41,329
265.000
44,546
15,214
37,718
43,438
77,824
162.313
13,518
51,327
18
403,807
348,420
18 Deferred Income
2025
2024
Arising from Deferred income
265,000
77,824
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Deferred Income
{Contlnued}
D6ferred Income is included in the financlal stalemenls a5 follows-
2025
2024
Deferred income is included within..
Current liabllllies
265,000
77,824
Movements in the year..
Deferred income al 1 April 2024
Released from previous and current perlods
Resources deferred in the year
77,824
804,444
13.217.020) (3,417,302)
3,404,196
2,690.682
Deferred Income al 31 March 2025
265,000
77,824
19 Retlrement beneflt schemes
2025
2024
Oellned contrlbutlon schemes
Charge to profil or loss in respect of defined conlribution schemes
94,826
87,654
The charity operates a defined conlrlbullon pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of th8
scheme are held separalely from those of the charily in an independently administered fund.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
21 Unrestricted funds
The unreslricled funds of the charily comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants whSch are
not subject lo specific conditions by donois and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been sel aside out of unreslricled funds by the Iruslees for specific purposes.
Details of our reserve policy and designated funds are included in the financi31 section of the Trustees Report.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
General Funds
Designated Funds
363,880
433,276
1,342,176
(1,153,762>
(116,7241
116,724
435,570
550.000
797.156
1.342,176
(1,153.762)
985,570
Previous year:
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
Designated funds
G8neral funds
433,276
389,147
433,276
363,880
1,210,098
{1,235,365)
822,423
1.210.098
{1,235,3651
797,156
22 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2Q25
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
Current asselsl(liabililies)
74,293
911,277
74,293
1,468,554
557,277
985,570
557,277
1,542,847
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current 2sselsl(Ilabililiesl
71,588
725,568
23,478
526,909
95,066
1,252.477
797,156
550,387
1,347,543
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
23 Operatlng lease commitments
Lessee
Al the reporting end dale the charity had oulslanding commilmenls for future minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable ope¥ating leases. which fall due as follows..
2025
2024
Within one year
Between Iwo and five years
11,589
40,360
11,589
11,589
51,949
24 Capltal commllments
Amounts conlractad for bul nol provided in the financial slatemenls:
2025
2024
Property improvements
245,803
25 Relatad party transactions
There were no disclosable relaled party transactions during the year {2024 - none).
26 Ultlmate Controlllng Party
The charity is under the control ol the board ol trustees.
27 Cash generated fromllabsorbed by) operatlons
2025
2024
Surplus for the year
195,304
365,782
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in s181ement of financial aclivilies
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
(60,253)
39,651
168,1031
30,261
Movements in working capital:
(Increaselldecrease in debtors
{Decreasellincrease in creditors
IncreaseJ(decrease) in deferred income
<43,6411
1131,7891
187.176
82.554
91,483
1726,6201
Cash generated froml{absorbed by) opeTatlons
186,448
(224,643}
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