Company registration number.. 02635912 Charily registralion number." 1005976 The Staffordshire Pathway Project (A company Itmited by guarantee) Annual Report and Financial Statements lor the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Fruition Accountancy Limited Unil 4 Three Spires House Station Road Lichfield WS13 6HX
The Staffordsh ire Pathway Project Contents Our Vision. Mission and Value Reference and Administrative Delails Chair's Statemerrt Truslees Annual Report 4t013 Independent Auditors. Report 14to17 statemgnt of Financial Activilies 18to19 BAIAnr.e *he81 20 Statemenl of Cash Flows 21 Notes to the Financial Statements 22to36
Our Vision To build a future where adults and children affected by domestic and sexual abuse live in safety and free from fear. Our Mission To ensure that every adult and child who comes to US seeking support for domestic and Sexual abuse is given an opportunizy to engage in service5 that can help them to make The journey from victim to survivor. Our Values To put people at the heart of what we do.. At Pathway we believe in being service user led. Nobody knows what services and support are needed, more than the people who access them. We are always here with an open mind and open heart to ensure that we shape futures togeiher. To be the best we can be.. No two people are the same. Whother you are a service user, volunteer or member of staff, we are all different. At Pathway we don't believe in a one siie fits all approach. Instead we want to celebrate our differences. value opinions and learn from each other, 50 that we can provide the best services, in the best way, with the best people. To share OUT experiences: Good. bad or funny. We want our service users to feel that they can share their experiences and know that they will be listened to and will contribute towards our development. We want our staff to know that in good and bad times, our door is always open and that our shared experience is what drives the strength ofthe team. At Pathway, we want to share our experiences and collaboraie wilh other specialisl orgiaf)i>(ILiuiis, Lo yrovide 501utions and services that meet the needs of the people we are committed to. To be open: We understand that everyone's journey begins at a different point and at a different time. At Pathway we won't put restrictions on the number of times you can access a service, or on the amount of time that has passed before you felt that you could ask for sUPPDrt. We also understand that your nccd5 may not always meot 2 threshold, but that dnprn't make them any less important to you. That's why our helpline is open access to all, 24 hours 3 day, 365 days year. Whether you need a friendly voice. to know more about our service5 or help getting Support elsewhere, we will be there. Page 1
Reference and administrative detai15 For the year ended 31 March 2025 Company number 02635912 Charity numbor Country of incorporation Country of registration United Kingdom England and Wales 1005976 Registered office and operational address The Hope Centre 3 Quonians Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7LB Pathway Project is the trading name of The Staffordshire Pathway Project Trustees. who are also directors under Company law, who served during the year aiid up to the date of this report are as below. Pathway Project has been granted "Trustee Dispensation" by the Charity Commission and as SUGh names will be redacted ort prior to being uploaded to the public domain '. Cli<iir Vice Chair vice Chair Resigned December 2024 Resigned March 2025 Joined April 2025 Joined July 2024 Trustees Resigned November 2024 Key Management Samantha Booth Chief Executrve Officer Personnel Vvendy Dee Amanda Barnard Chief Operations Officer: Resigned January 2025 Finance Manager: Resigned January 2025 Kathryn Walker Stack Refuge Manager Lynn Laughton Volunteer & Training Manager Bankers Nalwest Bank plc 47 Market Street Lichfield WS13 6LE Solicitors Moseleys Solicitors Compton House 18 Bore Street Lichfield WS13 6LL Audttors Dains Audit Limited 2 Chamberfain Square Birmingham B3 3AX Page 2
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Chairfs Statement For the year ended 31 March 2025 Chair's Statement: A Year of Unwavering Commitment and Courage It is with profound respecl and gratitude that I look back on the past year. It has been a period marked by both Unpredented global challenges and inspirFng local resilience. In a world navigating sustained economic pressurEs and geopolitical uncertainty, our mission has become more critical than ever. These extemal difficulties often exa[bate the pre- existing vulnerabilities faced by individuals and families. leading to increased complexity in Ihe cases we handle and placing greater demand on our reSoUrs. I want to acknowledge Ihat this challenging environment meant our charity. too, faced significant operational hurdles and had to overcome considerable challenges just to maintain our Servi levels this year. Yet. in the face of these formidable headwinds, the sheer resilience of our clients continues to be our guiding lighL Their courage in taking the first step toward safety and rebuilding their lives is the true measure of our success. This lifesaving work is simply not possible without the extraordinary people who form the backbone of our organisation. To our dedicated staff menlbeis: your professlonalism, compassion, and emotional coTnmttment are the foundation upon which trust is built. You show up every day to handle deeply challenging work with empathy and expertise, and we are eternally thankful for your steadfast dedication. To our incredible volunteers." you are the heart and hands of our charity. From manAgino helplines to offering administrative support. your commitmerit of personal time and skill ensures that our services remain acSSible to those who need them most. Thank you for making a langii)le uiiference iii tne lives of so many. Finally. lo our sUPPOrters and donors- your generosity is an investmenÉ in safely, dignity. and a future frea from violcncc. In a difficull fundraising climate. your Ioydlly Iidb ensured that our doors remain open, our beds remain safe, and our programmes continue to evolve to meet emerging needs. As we move forward. we do so with renewed determination, grounded in the belief thal everyone deserves to live without fear. Thank you for being partners in this vital mission. Chair 18 November 2025 Page 3
The Staffordshire Pathway Prolect Trustee5 Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report and the audited finandal statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The reference and administrative infomation set out on page 1 fomis part of this report. The financial statements comply with rrent statutory requirements, The Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of Recommended PractiGe Accounting and Reporttrng by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. The trustees. annual report also contains a directois, report as requlred by company law. Objectives and actlvities The charitys objective is to relieve the physical, mental. emotional, social, financial and sexual distress among adults of all ages andlor their children, who have been mciltreated or controlled by their partners, family members or persons with whom they were living or having a relationship viith, or had made acquaintan of, specialising in gender-based abuse against wom8n 2nd girls. a) Through our serVIS we aim to provide adufts and children wlth safety and support, whilst they make decisions about their future, and take the opportunity to change their lives in order to live a future in safety and free from fear. b) Our main objectives for the year have been as follows: To remain cognizant of the current economic conditions in the country and the potential impact it may have on Servi users, our staff. and the overall functionino of the servi. To mitigate the continued impact of rising expenses on the organisation by evaluating and overseeing contracts and services. To collaboratively work with Staffordshire Women's Aid to deliver the county sexual violence servi. This contract is in pla until 2027. To give assi6tanGe lu providers locate(I throughout the county by maintaining and expanding a specialised County Counselling provision with the assistance of our Couns6lling Lead. Under the guidan of our Fundraising Manager, to focus on cultivating local contaGts, trusts and foundations bid writing and awareness raising in Ihe community. To continue to focus on applications foT funding opportunities both from Governmenvcouncils and other funders. In addition to worf(ing towards the renewal of our Women's Aid National Quality standaids, we wll be viorking to improve and develop OUT servi[S through a full strategy review. To continue to support for those Servi users presenting with complex needs. To guarantee that employees continue to improve their abilities and retain their knowledge by providing them with a robust training and support programme. To maintain the high level of servi we provide through our refuge accommodation. To provide the greatest and most comprehensive service available to Servi users by Working in partnerships wherever feasible. To facilitate the healing process of children and young people who have experienced abuse and to enhance their comprehension of healthy relationships. Page 4
The Staffordshire Pathway Projert Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 To provide services offering legal advi to those unable to claim legal aid by way of our legal dinics. To consistently provide comprehensive ServIS that focus on addressing needs and assisting service users in achieving complete and lasting recovery following experiences of domestic abuse. To continue delivery of our outstanding program of groupwork. To continue developing our volunteering opportunities. Public Benefit Pathway Project is dedi(xted to delNering servIS that benefit both children and adults who have been rendered vulnerable as a result of domestic and sexual violen, whether it has occurred within the household or in personal or familial relationships. Recognising that domestic violence is predominately a gendered issue, Pathway Project is an organisation that advocates for women and girls. Pathway Project. in accordance with our funding arrangemenls and in recx)gnition of the fact that abuse can affect anyone, provides a limited selectlon of services for male victims. Each service we provide Is charitable, accessible to abused adults and children and provided at no cost to the user. except for refuge provision which incurs rental and service charges. The tocal government pays the majority of this amount in the form of Housing Benefit for women whose income falls below tho specified threshold. Our benefiGiaries have a philantliropic requii"eiTiviil tlidl we btrive lu fulfil Ihrough the dlverse array of servÈces vle provide. Furtheore. we are consistentty innovating our offerings to guarantee a comprehensive and all-encompassing service. The charitable purposes that we meet ale: a) The prevention or reltef of poverly b) The advanrnent of health or the saving of lives c) The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship. or other disadvantages The trustees review the aims. objectives, and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its vK)rk in the reporting period. The trustees report the success of each key activity and the beneffts the charity has broijght to those groups of peopb that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the Gharitvs aims. objectives and activities remained fo.cused on its stated purposes. The trustees have referred to the guidan contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when leWIng the tharity aims and objectives and in planning it5 future activities. In particular. the trustees consider how planned activities viill contribute to the aims and objectÈves that have been set. Page 5
The Stafford5hire Pathway Project Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 pathway Pathway Project's pr?Ject Impact 2024-2025 585 survivors were supported across our service5 68 women Ilved In our refuges 128 children supported through refuge and outreach services 3763 calls recelved on our Helpline 229 cllents engaged in our counselling servlces 225 adults through our outreach services Over 25 men were supported by our 5ervlces We supported cllent's from ll dlfferent countrles 57% of our adult cllents were between -s0 years old ¢r4 9% of our adult clients were 25 or under 7% of our adult cllents were over 61 Ill. it.p Some of the abuse our cllents have faced 80% 58% 74% of refuge cllents felt they were safer 86% of chlldren. who we engaged wlth our services. had Fmproved safety, mental health and social retatlonship5 88% of counselllng cllents felt better able to recover and cope wlth daily Ilfe 74% of outreach cllents, who left the alleged perpetrator, did NOT reconcile wlth them 48% 38% 38% 87% Page 6
The Stafford5hire Pathway Project Tru5tee5 Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Intensive Su ort Safe Accommodation Pathway provides Intensive support safe accommodation across two sites for 20 families, with an additional dispersed propety for families in the communtty. Many dients have complex needs, and bespoke support packages are developed on arrival, including debt and financial advi, capacity-building workshops, and referrals to specialist ServIS such as substance mi8use programs. In 2024125. 68 women acSSed safe accommodation. while 287 referrals were declined duo to high demand and the complex needs of residents. which often requlre longer stays. Clients with additional mental health needs re]Ved specialist suppotL A resettlement worker supports clients moving into new homes, ensuring a smooth Iransition. and post- resettlement, clients can continue to access group therapy and other Services. A dedicated children's support team engages with children residing at both sites, offering one-to-one and group support, creGhe facilities, parenting guidance. arKI acttvities during term time and holidays. In 2024125. 55 children were supported, with 86 /0 reporting feeling safer. Funding from the MHCLG. Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, and Tamworth Council ensures contlnued delivery of safe accommodation and specialist services. Additional supporl from grant-making organisations, including Smallwood Trust, enables clients to aCsS essential household items or sch¢)ol uniforms, promoting financial resilience. 2417 HelL)line Pathway's Helpline operates 2417 via phone, email, and an online referral system launched in 2025. The Sewi provides immediate support, guidance, and risk assessment for victims. thelr families, and friends. In 2024125. 3,763 calls were answered. Currently managed by one staff member, Helpline is supported by volunteers to ensure timely response. Staff provide ongoing emotional support for clietFts not yet ready to leave abusive Felationships, and high-risk cases are referred to commissioned services such as New Era and referred to MARAC. Outreach Services Pathway's outreach team, comprising fve part-time staff, supports dients in the community with domestic abuse risk reduction, safety planning, emotional support, and practical guidance. In 2024125, 255 clients received outreach support. Young wofflen and girls re¥ve specialtst support, induding prevenlative workshops such as Us Girts. Drop-in sessions are held across Lichfield, Tamworth. Bumtwood, and surrounding villages, including Manna House Gafé during foodbank hours, providing discreet access to support. The Hope Centre remains the hub for counselling, group work. training. and meetings. Page 7
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Grou work and Su ort Servlces Pathway delivers a range of group support programs to help dients transition from victim to survivor, including- Reaching Out- understanding abuse and preventing rwnty into abusive relationships Anxiety Group - peer support to manage anxiety Wellbeing Group- Selfre and wellbeing peer group Crafternoons - creative sessions promoting peer connection Legal Clinics - free legal advi from thr volunteer solicitors Workshops are delivered at safe accommodatton sites, the Hope Centre, and outreach venues, with funding from MHCLG, National Lottery. and prtvate donors. Children's Services Children irl refuge are Victims in their own right, they receive one-to-one and group support from two Ghildren's support workprs. addrosging physical. emotlol Idl, and educational wellbeing. Activities include Lego club, creche, external trips, and theatre outings, funded by donations and fundraising. A Children's Outreach wother engages with children in schools, offering 121 appointments and offering talking and play therapies, supported by private donors. Pathway is seeking additional funding to expand this service due to high demand. Counsellin Services Pathway delivers domestic abuse counselling countywide, funded by the Ministry of Justice and sexual violence counselling via the Survive Partnership. The team comprises a lead counsellor. two part-time counsellors. and 8tiJdpnt counsallors. In 2024125. 229 iridivi(Juals received counselling, wrth waiting times of months due to high demand. Anxiety workshops and ongoing counselling programs provide dients with practical coping tools. Survive Partnershi ISVA and CHISVA staff support child and adult victims of sexual violence in South Staffordshire. in partnership with Staffordshire Women's Aid and Savannah. The survive contract also funds some elements of the counselling offer. Volunteerin Volunteers are essential to Pathways operations, supporting Helpline. counselling, group work, fundraising, PR, and legal clinics. Specialist skills provided by volunteers, including peer mentoring and craft instruction. are vital to client support. Pathway is grateful to volunteers and trustees fr)r their expertise and o3mmitfflenL Page 8
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Additional Pro"ects The Behind Closed Doors proiec( an art therapy initiative, showcased clients, experiences of abuse through co-produced artwork and sculpture. The installation was unveiled on International Women's Day 2025 and is touring Lichfield, Cannock. and Tamworth. During international Women's Day Pathway celebrated its birthday at Lichfield Garrick Theatre with clients, supporters, funders. and partners. Councilloi Dave Robortson presented an Early Day Motion recognising Pathwals achievements in supporting abuse victims. Fundralsin and Comrnunit En ement PathwaVs Fundraising and Awareness Manager delivered community engagement sessions this year, raising Ihe charitys profile locally and educating the public about domestic abuse. Talks were delivered to schools, community groups, and companies. while fundraising activities ranged from marathons and community 8vents such as Barn Dar]ce5 and the Barlon Teddy Bear Festival, to innovative initiatives by local businesses. For example, the Pink for Pathway cod(tail raised funds at a local bar. and charity bingo events generated significant income. Creativity in using donab'ons maximises impacl. A doriation of oveT 2,000 lip balms was distributed across Lichfield with QR-c(xled labels. resulting in increased donations and several new clients contacling the Helpline. Similarly, the Adopt a Bear campaign around Valentine's Day iaised awaieness of positive relationships and 9enerated funds for Pathway. Financial Landsca Funding remains a core priority. Rising costs of living and increased competition for gTants have made fundraising more challenging. Pathway follows an income generation strategy targeting all areas of fundraising, induding smaller trusts and grants. In 2024125, applications were made to Tamworth Council, Another Way Foundation, Lichfield Council, and other funders. Largcr grants oftcn - -. Succc-=ful application= for 2025126 includo -pan multiplc financial ycar- £30,000 per annum from tho Masonic Charitable Foundation and a £50,000 one-off grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation. Increased fundraising has helped offset rising operational costs. and Pathway SueSsfUllY negotiated higher MHCLG giant support to cover National Insurance contributions from April 2025. The Fundraising and Awareness Manager focuses on partnerships. campaigns, and smaller grants, allowing the CEO to concentrate on larger. competitive funding bids. In 2024125, Pathway secured several grant. appli(xtions which included a £50,000 grant (xrried forward to the financial year 2025126 with a fijrther £109,888 raised through donations and our Palron scheme. Core funding continues from central govemment for safe accommodation ServIS (MHCLG, secured until March 2027). counselling seNices (Ministy of Justi), sexual violen ser4lces (Survlve Partnership), and outreach (Natlonal Lottery). Prate donors provlde critical support, including funding the Hope Centre's running costs and the salary of the Younq Women and Girls Worker, ensuring vital seTvices remain operational. The trustees have examined the charitvs requirements and financial rlsks of the organisation and aim to bulld up our reserves to give us future financial stability. The nature Page 9
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 of our Charity is that we are SUsptIble to shortfalls in funding due to how activities are funded in short temis. for example the annual renewaf of the Ministry of Justice funding. Our finance policy target is to hold a minimum of 6 months and a maximurn of 12 months operating expenditure in free reserves. Six months, operating costs currently equates to £573.877. As of 31 March 2025, unrestricted free reserves were £433,741 equating to 4.5 months. worth of operating resenies (in 2024 free reserves were £360,085) The Charity is working to build free reserves, as you can see by the increase in reserves from last financial year to this financial year by using a cost saving model and increasing unrestricted fundraislng and unrestricted donations. While the organisalion aims to build unrestricted resetves. its free reserves are currently supported primarily by cash resources. The Charity has consistently demonstrated agility in responding to significant changes in tts business model. including the historical loss of key funding Sour whilst maintaining tight budgetary controls. These disciplined practices will continue, alongside regular monitoring of the income pipeline, to ensure that the Pathway Project can sustain delivery of its core services amid ongoing extemal uncertainty. Through the continual review of reseTve levels and cash flow, the trustees are satisfied that it is appropriate to approve these financial statetnents on a going concern basis. Principal Risks and Uncertainties Tiie Doard of Trusiees regularly reviews key and niiiigation strategies through the Risk Management Policy, Business Plan, and IncorTie Generation Plan. The principal risks are financial. operational, and reputational: Financial: Income generation remains a strategic priority, focusing on securing core funding, capital suppor( and sustaining Servi delivery. Fundraising is continuous, targeting unfunded roles, contracts nearing completion, and core costs. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis presents challenges. however, the organisation's commitment to staff pay increases supports tention and stability. Operational: The primary operational risk 15 Ihe Hope Centre, given rising costs and building management requirernents. A private funder currently covers the annual n( reducing financial exposur8. The organisation continues to support clients WFlh cofftplex and high-risk needs, underpinned by comprehensive insurance (x)verage. Reputational: Safeguarding vulnerable serrfice users is paramount. staff adhere to strlct safety protocols. includin9 risk assessments. joint visits, and personal security measures. Media Presen is monitored, and professional netwotks are leveraged to manage reputational risk and respond to emerging issues promplly. Page 10
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Future Plan5 Pathway plans to refresh its values, vision. and mission to ensure alignment with the founder Kathy Coe MBE'S vision while meeting the ev01ng needs of those affected by domestic abuse. Plans include: Maintaining the Hope Centre as a safe haven for victims seeking support, advice, or guidan. Expandlng outreach sessions to engage victims unable to access the Hope Centre. Developing preventative education for young women and girls locally to reduce future abuse. Growing services for children. induding a partnership with Refuge in Literacy to raise edu(xts"ona5 attainment for young people INing in refuge, scheduled for delivery later in 2025. Employee Informau-on and Remuneration Policy for Key Manag&ment PÈrsonnol The Chief Executive OffIr (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) have delegated authority for the day-to4ay management of the organisation. Our employees are central to our success. and we are committed to keeping them informed and engaged through regular team Ineetings and intcmal communications. Whpn organisational changes are pmposed that may affect staff, fvll consultation takes place to ensure their vIeV are considered. The remuneration of key management personnel is detennined by the Board of Trustees. The Chair tx>nducts the annual appraisal of the CEO, and the Board approves any adjustments to remuneration. Salaries are benchmarked against comparable roles withln similar-sized organisats'ons in the health and social care sector to ensure fairness and competitiveness. Structure ovemanGe and mana ement The organisation is a Gharitable company limited by guarantee, incorpoiated on T August 1991 {in England and Wales) and registered as a charity on 14 NoveEnber 1991. The company was established under a memorandum of association which establtshed the objects and powers of the chaiitable company and is goveFned under its articles of association. This was revised and accepted by the Charty Commission and Companies House in October of 2021. All trustees give their time voluntaTily and receive no benefrts from the charity. No expenses are reclaimed from the charity as disclosed in note 9 to the accounts. Page 11
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 Code of Governance Trustees have considered best Practi set out Wtthin the Charity Governance Code and use this to form Ihe basis of their work. ointment of trustees A process is in place following best practice guidelines. to recruit and appoint new iTUStees in a similar process to that used to appoint staff members. The Charity plans slrategically to have a board of trustees who can bring a range of experb'se and skills to the board meetings. Trustee induction and trainin Trustees are inducted and trained through a fomial training system, which includes having a Mentor who is a tnore experienced board member. Part of the annual Trustee Away Day is sometimes a particular briefing session to inform and build knowledge. The Chair meets wlth each trustee annually to discuss their progress, skllls, training needs and aspirations, and this contributes to the Board's succession planning. All trustees are welcome to attend training I briefing sessions that are being held for staff. statement of res onsibilities of the trusfees The trustees (who are also directors of Pathway Project for the PUTposes of company law) are responsiDie ior preparing ihe tnJsl8es' annual report including tne siraiegic report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kj'ngdom Accounting standards (United Kingdom Generally ACpted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each fi'nancial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitabl2 Company 2nd of Ihe incoming reSoUrS and appli(xtion of resources, including the incorne and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees aro roquirad to- Select suitable ac£ounting policies and then apply them consistently Observe the methods and principlès in the Charities SORP 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 mateiial departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements Prepare Ihe financial slatements on the going concem basis unless it is inapproprtate to presume that the charity will continue in operation The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate acoiunting records that disdose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the finanaal ststements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They ale also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable cornpany and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Page 12
Trustees Annual Report F the year ended 31 Marth 2025 In so far as the trustees are aware: There is no relevant audh fOTrn of which the charkable coMpanS auditors are unaware The Irustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that infomwtion. The twstees are sponSible for the Maintenan and integrRy of the cDrporate and fmancial information included on the charitable CoMpS website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statem8nls may differ from legislation in other jurisdidions. The trustees. annual rep has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subj8Ct to the small Gompantes. regime. The trustee's annual report has been approved by the Irustees on 18 November 2026 and signed on their behalf. Chair Treasurer Page 13
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Independent AUdit0S Report to the Members of The Staffordshire Pathway Project Opinion We have audited the financial statements of The Staffordshire Pathway Projeci (the 'charilable ompany,) for the year ended 31 March 2025. which comprise Ihe Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet. Statement of Cash Flows, and Notes lo the Financial Statements. including a summary of significant accounling policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising Charities SORP - FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repubh'c of Ireland, and applicable law (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounling Practice). In our opinion the financial slatements: give a true and fair view of the state of the CharitS affairs as al 31 March 2025 and of ils incoming resour¢es and application of resources. including its income and oxpendilure, for the year then ended., have been properly prepared in acc£>rdanrp. with United Kingdom G8norally Accopted Accounting Practice. and have been prepared in accordan with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinAon We conducted our audit in ArTrfjrd3nca with Intèrnational Standards on Audltin9 {UK) (ISAS (UK)) (iiid applicable law. Our responsibilities undw those slandaids are further described in the auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical reouirements that are relevant to our audil of the financial statements in the UK. including the FRC'S Eihical Slandard, and we have fulfilled our other ethi¢al responsibilities in accordance wilh these requiremenls. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriale to providp. a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concem In auditing Ihe financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees use of the. going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statem8nts is appropriate. Based on the WOTk we have perfomied. we have nol identified any material uncertainties relatlw to events nr r.nnditions that, individually or collcclively, may cast 3ignifiGanl doubl 011 the thaAly's ability to continue as a going concem for a period of al least iwelve months from when the original financial stalemenls were authorised for issue. Our responsibililies and the responsibilities of the trustees with respeGt to going concem are described in the relevant sections of this reporL Other information The Irustees are responsible for the other infomiation. The other information comprises the information induded irb the annual report, other than the financial statements aiid our audrtorfs report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the olher infomiation and, except lo the exlent othe[Se explilIY stated in our report, we do not exwess any fomi of assurance conclusion therwn. Page 14
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Independent Audltor's Report to the Mèmbers of The Staffordshire Pathway Project In connedion with our audit of the financial ststements, our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so, consider whetheT the other information is materially inconsislent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained tn the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we id8nlrfy such malerial inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required lo determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstalemenl of the other Infomialion. If. based on the work we have perform8d. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this othei informalion, we are required lo report that fact. We have nothing to report in this reyard. Oplnion on other matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in Ihe course of the audit: the information given in the Slralegic Report and for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistenl with Ihe financial statements- and the Strategic Report and has been prepared in ac¢ordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are Yequired to report by exception In the light of our knovAedge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of Ihe audil. we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report and the . We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companles Act 2006 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion- adequate accounting records have not been kept. or reknms adequale for our audit have not bean received from branches not visited by us; or the fin3nr.iAI .qlAtp.ments are not in agreernent the accounling records and returns., or certain disdosures of trustees remuneratkjn specified by law are not made" or we have nol received all the information and explanation5 we require for our audit. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in the (set oul on page ). the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisf5ed that Ihey glve a Irue and fair view, iiiid foi such inlern control as the trustees detemiine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial slatements that are free from material misstatemenl. whether due to fraud or erior. In preparing the financial statements, the trustee5 are responsible for assessing the charitrfs ability to continue as a going concern. disclosing. as applicable, matlers related to going concern and using the going concem basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidale the charity or to cease operalions, or have no realistic altemative but to do so. Auditor responsibilitie5 for the audlt of the flnanGial statements Our objectives are to oblain reasonable assurance about whether Ihe financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatemenl. whether due lo fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assuran Is a high level of assurance. but is not a guarantee that an audit conducled in accordance with ISAS (UK) always detect a material misslatemenl when it ex151s. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be exyected to Influen the economic deGisions of users taken on the basis of these finanGHI stalemenls. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: Page 15
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Independent Auditorfs Report to the Members of The Staffordshire Pathway Project Irregularities. including fraud, are instances of non-compliance laws and regulalions. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, oudined above. lo detecl material misstalements in respect of irregularities. including fraud. Our approach lo idenkn'fying and assessing the risks of malerial misstatement in respect of irregularies. including fraud and non-compllance with laws and regulations, was as follows.. the senior slalulory auditor ensured that the engagement team collectively had Ihe appropriate compelence. capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-comptiance with applicable laws and regulalions, we Identified the laws and regulations applicable to the charitable company through discussions with Trustees and other mana9emenL and from our commeriial knowledge and experience of the charity sector,. we focused on specific laws and regulation which we considered may have a direct material effecl on the financial statements or the operations of Ihe charitable company, including the financial reporting legislation, Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation. anti-bribery, employment an(J erivironmental and h¥i#llli aiid safely legislallon- - we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above IhTough making enquiries of management and inspecling legal correspondence. and identtfied laws and regulations were cotnmunicated wtlhin the audil team regularly and the team remained alert to instances of n0coMPlIance Ihroughout the audiL -csscd the susceptibility of the Gharitable Gonip<llly'S fiiianGiial staternents lo materfal misstatement, including oblaining an understanding of how fraud Mh1 ocwr. by: gking enquiTies of managemenl as to where they ronsidered theie was susceplibility lo fraud. their knowledge of actual suspected and alleged Iraud.. and considering Ihe intemal controls in place lo mitigate risks of fraud and non<ompllance with laws and regulations. To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we: - performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships., - tested journal entries to identify unusual transacb'Dns- - assessp.d whp.thp.r jijdgemonts and assurnptions mad8 in determining thc aocounting e3timates were indicalive of potential bias- and - investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transaclions. Page 16
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of The Staffordshire Pathway Project In response lo the risk of irregularities and non-compliance wtth laws and regulats"ons, we designed procedures whlch included, bul were not limited to: agreeing finanaal statement disclosures to underlying supporkn-ng docurnenlath)n' readlng the mlnutes of meetings of those charged wilh govemance: enquiring ol management as lo actual and potential lit5gation and clairns.. and Teviewng correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulations and the charitable Companys legal advisors. Because of the inherent limitations of an audi( there is a risk that we will nol detect all irregularities. including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-complian¢e with regulatlDn. This risk increases the more that compliance wilh a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in Ihe financial slalernents, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk TS also greater induding irregularities occurring due lo fraLid rathp.r th2n prmr. as fraiid involves inlpntiongl concp.Almpnt. fnrgery. r11[1.81nn. r)mi.4ginn nr misrepresentation. A lurther description of our responsibilities for the audil of the financial statement5 is k)c8ted on the Financial Reporting Counal's website at: WM4W.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This desGription forms part of our Auditors, Report. Use of our Teport This report is made SDlelv to the charitable company's trustees. as a body. in accord8nce with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so Ihal w2 might slate to the charity's trustees Ihose matters we are required lo state to them in an audilor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest exlenl pemittted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its trustees as a boty, for our audit work. for this report, or for th8 opinions we have formed. Mgrk Curney FCCA (Sgnior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Dains Audit Limited Chartered Accountants Slatutory Auditor Birmingham Page 17
The Staffordshire Pathway Project statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses) Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Note Income and Endovmients from: Donations and legacies Charitable aciivibes Investment income Other income 65.754 295.564 4.022 11.312 44.134 743,162 109,888 1.038,726 4.022 11,312 Total income 376,652 787,296 1.163.948 Expenditure on- Ratsirb9 funds Charitable activities {15,U71J} 383.147 (15.078) 1,132.675 49.528 Total expenditure 398.225 49,528 1,147,753 Net {expenditure)lincome Transters between funds (21.573) 109.437 37.768 109 437 16,195 Net movement in funds 87.864 (71,669) 16.195 Reconciliacion of tunds Total funds brought forward Tolal funds carTied forward 376.502 131.528 508,030 17 464.366 59.859 524,225 . The notes on pages 22 to 36 fomi an integral part of these financial statements. Page 18
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses) Unrestricted fund5 Restricted funds Total 2024 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charllable activities Investment income Other income 84.552 450.103 4.050 19,336 82.762 430.427 167,314 880,530 4.050 19.736 400 Total income 513 589 1.071.830 Expenditure on: RAi.Eing funds Charitable activities (8,437) 542,127 (8.437) 1,106.404) 1,114,841 564,277 Total expendilure 550,564 564.277 Nel incomel(expenditure) Transfers beiween fund8 7,477 89.979 (50,688) 89,979 (43,211) Net movement in funds (82.502) 39.291 (43,211) Reconciliation of funds TotBI funds brought fomard Toki funos came(J forward 92,237 551241 17 376.502 131.528 508.030 All of the charit5ls activities derive from continulng operations during Ihe above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 17. The notes on pages 22 to 36 form an integral part of these finanaal statements. Page 19
The Staffordshlre PathKpy Project {R•gl8tratlon number. 02635912) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Note Flxed asset¥ Tangible assets Cuffent assets 11 30.625 32.679 Cash at bk in hand 138. 414711 553,105 131,868 384 059 515,927 13 cdItOrS= Amounts falllng due withln one year Net current assets 14 493.6CKI 475,351 Nat aggots Funds of the charlty: Restricted Income funds Restricted funds 16 59,859 131,528 Unrestrlcted Income fund8 Unrestricted fd& Total funds 16 524.225 The financlal slaleinenls on pages 18 to 35 were approved by Ihe tntstees. and aulhorised for issue on 18 Noven8{ 2025 and signed on Iheir behalf by: Chair Treasurer The notés on pages 22 to 35 fomi an intesyal part of these financial statements. Page 20
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Note Cash flow¥ from operating activities Nel cash incomeJ(expenditure) 16.195 (43.211) Adjustmènts to cash flows from non-cash items D8precialion Investment income 7,373 4,022 19,546 3.360 4,050 (43,9011 Working capTtal adjustments Increase in debtors Increase In creditors 12 14 (6,526) 18,929 (75,980) 2,241 Net cash flows fram opetating acttVFknes 31.949 117640 Cash flows from investing activities Interest from investments Purchase of tangible fixed assets Sale of tangible fixed assets 4.022 (5,941) 622 4,050 (24.919) 11 Net cash flows from investing activilies 1,297 20,869 Net increasel(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 30,652 {138,509) Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April 384,059 522.568 Cash and cash equivalents al 31 March 414.711 384.059 All of the cash flows are derived from continuing operations during the above two periods. The notes on pages 22 to 36 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 21
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 1 Charity status The Charitable company is limited by guarantee, incorporated in the United Kingdorn, regi51ered in England and Wales, and Gonsequently does not have share capital. The principal activity of the charitable company is given in Ihe Trustees, Report. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not ex¢eeding £1 toward5 the assets of the charsty in the evenl of liquÉdalion. The address of its registered office is". The Hope Centre 3 Quonians Lane Lichfield Siaffordshire WS13 7LB 2 Accounting policies Summary of significant accounting policie5 and key accounting estimates The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial stalemenls are set oul below. These policies have been consistently app5ied to 811 the years presented, untess othetwise slated. statement of compliance The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordancè with the Financyal Reporting Standard applicahle in Ihp. IJK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019) - {Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Basis of preparation Assets and liabilities are intiially recognlsed at hislorical cosl or lran5aclion value unless olherwise slated in Ihe relevant accounting policy notes. Going concem The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exÈst. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 monlhs from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income arKf expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserv8s for the chartty to be able lo continue as a going concern. Public benefit The Slaffordshire Palhway Project meels the definibon of a public benefil enttiy under FRS 102. Income All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the Income. any performan conditions altached to the Income have been mel, li is probable that the income will be rec8ived and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably. Page 22
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Grants reeelvable Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants. is recognised when the Gharity has entitlemenl to Ihe funds. and performance wnditions altached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will received and the amount be measured reliably and is nol defeffed. Deferred income Income received in 8dvance of the provision of a speclfied service is deferred until the crileria for income recognition are met. Donatlons and legacies Donations are recognised when the chanty has been notified in wrrting of both the amount and setllement date. In ihe event that a donation is subject to conditions thal require a level of parformanco by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds. the income is deferred 8nd nnl recognised until either Ihose conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable thal these conditions wtll be fulfilled in the reporting period. Interest reGeivable Interest on fund5 held on deposil is irits1vd wlivii w1¥8b1e and Ihe amount Gan be measured reliably by the charity: this is normally upon nolification of the inlerest paid or payable by the bank. Expenditure All expenditure is recognised On there is a legal or construclNe obligatlon to that expenditure, il is probable settlemonl is required and tho amount can be moa*i Irt¥l rpJi8hly All r.rk%t% arp. allocated lo Ihe applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that calegory. Where costs cannol be direcdy attributed to particular headings they have beon allocated on a basis consistenl with Ihe use of resources, with tsntral staff costs allorsled on the basis of time spent, and depreciation Charges allocated on the portion of the asseys use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cosi against the activity for which the expendilure was incurred. Raising funds These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, Ihe management of inveslments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds. Charitable acfivitles Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activtties and setvices for its beneficiaries. 11 includes both cosls that can be allocated directly to such activitias and those costs of an indirect nature necessary io support IheTn. Support costs Support costs indude central funclions and have been allocated to activty cxjsl categories on a basis consislent with the use of resourtrEs, for example. alloGating property costs by floor aroas. or per capita. staff costs by the time spent and other costs by Iheir usage. Page 23
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Governance costs These include the costs attributable lo the charity's compliano with constitulional and stalulory requirements. including audit. strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses. Operatlng leases Rental charges are charged on a straight line basis over the lemi of the lease. Taxation The charity is exempt from COTporalion lax on its Gharilable activities. Tangible red assets Individual fixed assets cosiing £5(K).00 or more are iniknally recorded at cost. less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impaimenl losses. DepTeciation and arnortisation Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed asset5 so as to write off the cost or valualion. less any ebtllTldled rebidual value, over their expecied uselul economic life as follows.. Asset class Office ¥quipment Fixtures and fittin9S Children's play equipmenl Depreciation method and rate 25/v reducing balance 20'A reducing balance ?0% reducing balanc0 Debtors Trade doblors are arnounts due for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. Tr8de debtor- arc regnised initially at the transaGlioii vi.1. Tliey dFe subsequentty moasure(J at amortised cost using the effective interest melhod, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that ihe charily will not be able to colled all arnounis due according to the original teTms of the receivables. other debtors are recognised at Ihe setuemenl amount due and prepaymenls are valued at the amount prepaid. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equTvalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid inveslmenls Ihat are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject lo an insignificant risk of change in value. Page 24
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Creditor5 and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resknting from a past event that wll probably result in the transfer of fur5ds to a third party and the amounl due to settle the obligation c8n be measured or estimated reliably. Credilors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount 8fler allowing for any trade discounts due. Fund structure UnreslriGted income ftjnds are general tunds that are available for use at Ihe truste8s discretion in furtherance of the objectNes of the charity. Restricted income funds are those donated for use in 8 particular area or for specific purposes. the use of which Is restricted to thal area fx purpose. Financial instrnents Recognrtion and measuremenl The charity only has basic financial assets and financial liabiltties of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subb¥4U¢FIUy ITltt¢isui8d at their settlement value with Ihe excoplion of bank loane which grg subsequently measured al amortised costs usiro the effective inlerest method. Pr4nsiop. costs The Charity has a defined contribution pension scheme lo offer all employees in order to comply with the requirements nf Aiifn-p.nrnlment_ The Chartiy is contributing a minimum employer contribution into the scheme as set by the Pension Regulator Page 25
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 3 Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 Alrewas All Sainis Church PCC 2.100 2.100 Anonymous Balfour Beatty. Vinci- Chiislmas Charity Appeal Barton Family Festival Barton under Needwood 40.000 40.000 5.052 39.952 45.Q04 1,734 1,734 4.500 4,500 1.027 1.027 2.165 2.165 Clarionis 1.471 1.471 Coop Energy Portfolio Ltd Keon Homes 1.654 1.000 1.664 1.000 2.500 2.500 Lichfield Mayor & Sherriffs Charity Longman Legacy Fund Maier UK Lld 5,001 5,001 30,000 30,000 2.000 2.000 National Grid Community Matters Pathways Patrons Philip Barnes & Co Sl Johns Community Church 1.000 1.000 ?.,-son 3.000 1.n?6 3.-4? 3,000 -q.oon ?..010 5,010 2.747 2.747 1,997 1,997 Stafford & Cannock Sleep Out Sweeney Foundation Gift ald income tax recovered 1,576 1,576 5,000 5,000 13.500 10,000 23.500 14.540 14,540 13.614 13,614 Donations of £1.000 and under 23.476 3.108 26.584 33.032 800 33.832 Total for donatlons 65.754 44.134 109,888 84.552 82.762 167.314 Page 26
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Y8ar Ended 31 March 2025 4 Income from charitable activities Unrestrided Restric18d funds funds Total Unrpslricted Restricted funds fvnds Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 Domestic violence prevention Barratt Homes 1,500 1.500 Garfield Weston 19,500 19.500 lichfield DC 8,800 8.800 National Lottery Communily Fund 117,342 117,342 135,637 135,637 Smallwood Trust 3Q,000 30,000 74.1g3 74.193 62.129 62,129 45,000 45.000 86.136 66.136 48,531 48,531 Stsffordshire Women's Aid Staffs County Council - MHCLG Grants £1.000 and under Sub-total for domestic violen prev8nlion Refuge Accommodation charges Garfield Weston 10.202 soo 500 313,366 313.366 306.104 306,104 295.564 295,564 21,500 271,943 271,943 21.500 Staffs Counly Council- MHCLG Talisman Charilable trusl 257.213 257,213 165,452 2.599 7,350 13,976 179,428 2.599 7.350 Tamworlh Borough Council Grants £1.000 and undp.r SulFtoial for Refuge Refuge based activities I Outreach and Support Services 31.583 31,583 2,159 450.103 1.UUU 14,976 465,079 295.564 310.296 605,860 Garfield Weston 4.500 4,500 57.649 57.649 Slaffordshire PCC 57,649 57,649 staffs Counly Council - MHCLG Sub4olal for Refuge based activities l Outreach and support services Children's projects Garfield Weston 22 845 22,845 14.503 14.503 84.994 84.994 72,152 72,152 4.500 4,500 Staffs County Council - MHCLG 30,006 30.006 37195 37195 Page 27
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Sub-total for Children's projects Total income fTom charitable actlvities 34.506 34.506 37.195 37.195 295.564 743.162 1.038.726 450,103 430,427 880.530 5 Investment income Unrestricted funds General Restricted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Bank interest receivable 4,022 4,022 6 Other trading activitios Unrestricted Reslricled lunds funds Total Unrestrided Restricted funds funds Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 Fundraising - Events Fundraising - Item sales Training and servlces income 10,268 10.208 544 14,226 1.859 60 14,206 1.859 500 500 2,000 2.000 Lindry 1.251 340 1,591 19.736 11,312 11.312 19.336 400 Page 28
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The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 8 Net incomingloutgoing resources Nel incomingl(outgoing) resources for the year indude: Audil fees for 2025 are sho¥vn inclusive of VAT. 2025 2024 Operating leases - other assels Audit fees Depreciation of fixed assets 43,907 12.600 7,373 32,147 10,800 3,360 9 Trustees remuneration and expenses No trustees, nor any persons connected with them. have received any remuneralton from the charily during the year. The amount expenses waived by the trustees during the year totalled £Nil {2024 - £Nil). 10 Staff costs The aggregate payroll costs were as follows: 2025 2024 Staff costs during the year were: Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 676.375 47.336 16,804 740,515 537,015 47,458 606,132 The monthly average number of persons (induding senior managemenl I leadership team) employed by Ihe charity durirvJ the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows: 2025 2024 Average number of employees 33 No employee received emoluments of more than £60.000 during the year. The total employee benefits (including 8mployefs pensions contribulioris and empkjyer's nalional insurance) of the key management FErsonnel were £101,954 (2024: £179.321 }. ReduGtion in Gost was due to the CEO posibon being vacant for several months and the Finance Manager finishing at the end of January. The Finance Manager was then outsourced for the rest of the period. No Trustoe r8Coived any remuneration. expenses OT benefits during the year pnded 31 Marth 2025. Pa9e 31
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 11 Tangible red assets Fixtures and fittings Office equipment Children's play eqijipment Total Cost AI 1 ApFiI 2024 Additions Disposals 34.750 4.362 2.920 3.475 1,579 2,255 22.179 60.404 5,941 5.175 A* 31 MarGh 2025 36.192 22,179 61,170 Depreciation Al 1 April 2024 Charge for the year Eliminaled on disposals At 31 March 2025 12,953 4.952 2.308 2,Y3b 352 2,245 11,836 2,069 27,725 7,373 15.597 1,043 13.905 30,545 Net book valuo Al 31 March 2025 20.595 1.756 8,274 30,625 At 31 March 2024 21.797 539 10,343 32,679 12 Debtora 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments Accruod incomo Other debtors 99.231 13,768 11,734 102,009 26.046 3.813 131.868 138 394 13 Cash and cash equivalents 2025 2024 Cash on hand Cash al bank 510 414 201 414.711 382 383.677 384,059 Page 32
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 14 Creditors: amount5 falling due withTn one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors other18xalion and social security other creditors Accrtjals and def8rred income 5.090 11,955 7,531 34,929 11,527 2.177 40,576 15 Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts Tt)lal luture minimum leavg payrnents under non-cancdlable operating leases are as follows.. 2025 2024 Within one year In two lo five years In over five ycar- 43.907 172.932 37,448 254,287 32,147 124,849 73,591 230,587 ion ayd c+lrtr schemes Defined contribution pension scheme The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension c05t charge for the year rePSentS contribuiions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounled to £16.804 (2024 £21,659). Contributions tolalling £3.110 (2024 £Nil) were payable to the lund at the balance sheet dat8. (2024- £21,659). 17 Funds Balance at 1 Incoming April 2024 resources Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2025 Transfers Unrestricted funds General General funds 376.502 376.652 {398.22S) 109,437 464,366 Page 33
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes lo the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Balance at I Incomlng April 2024 resources Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2025 Transfers Restricted funds Refuge based activities I outreach and support SeNiS Children's Projects.. Olher Central costs Domestic violence prevention- Big Lottery Funding Domestic violence prevention". Other Refuge Smallwood Trust 84,994 34.506 44.134 (103.746) (41.973) 23,252 {49.453) (44,134} 4.500 4.500 61.420 5.000 (5.000) 21,193 26,421 10.894 283.366 310.296 30.01)0 (242.244) {324.532) 32,033 (48,417) 9,315 20,498 21,500 8,861 Total restricted funds 131 528 787.296 749.528 109437 59.859 Total funds 508,030 1.183.948 Balance at 1 Incoming April 2023 resources 1.147,753 Resources expended 524,225 Balance at 31 March 2024 Transfers Unrestricted funds General General funds 459,004 558.041 {550.564) {89.979) 376,502 Restricted Refuge based adivities I nijlrp.ach and support services Children's Projects: Olher Central Gosts Domestic violence prevention.. Big Lottery Funding Domestic violence prevention: Other Refuge Smallwood Trust 17,710 25.992 {21,390) {36.055) {95.135) 3,680 71,483 8,836 61.420 86299 5.000 5.000 23.464 15,123 4,947 295.530 91.741 (292,201) {80.443) 1,000 27,793 26,421 10.894 Total restricted funds 92.236 512.590 90.979 131.528 Total funds 551.240 1.070.631 1,114,841 1.000 508,030 Page 34
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows.. Refuge Based Activities: Funding received for the provision of support to Serv users whilsl resident with the project. Such funding is provided to work with women in the refuge through a specialist support worker, a counselling serwcÈ and activities lo promote a healthier lrfe style. Children's Projects.. Funding received for the provision ol support to children in Ihe refuge5 who are suffering because of living in a home wilh domestic violence. The funding recew8d is provided to work with children both in the retuge and as an outreach to seNice users through a children's wod<er, a parenting support carer and a sessional crèche worker. together vnlh additional costs such as outings and equipment. Central Costs." Funding received towards the central costs which impacl all seniices provided. Domestic violen Prevention.. funding receNed for the provision of support to women who have suffered because of domestic violence. The funding is provided to work with women both in the refuges and as an outieach to sewice users Ihiough the provision of an early Fnlervenlion worker, an independent domestic violence adviser and a 24-hour helpline operated by Ihe project. Smallwood Trust: Funding fecoived to make financial qrants to vulnerable female service Lfsers. to help them better manage their financial circumstances. or support activtties that wtll help improve their mental health. Applications are made through their Support worker, providing proof of their financiai circumslances prior lo allocation of grants. Transfers betvfftli Ulll¥blribl¥d dnd Feslrfcled funos cover any denut of funds spent on projects compared to grant inLxirne feceived. During the year. management have perfomied a detled review of hisloric funds and transferred any funds deemed nol to be restricted or already fulty spenl back to unrestrÉcted funds. 18 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted funds General Total funds at 31 March 2025 RestriGted funds Tangible rd assets Current assets Currenl liabilities 30.625 486.752 53.011 30,625 553,105 59,505 66.353 6.494 Total net assets 464.366 59,859 524,225 Page 35
The Staffordshire Pathway Project Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Unrestrlcted funds General Total funds at 31 March 2024 Restricted fund5 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 16,417 388.127 16.262 127.800 12,534 32,679 515,927 Total net assets 376,502 131,528 508.030 19 Analysis of net funds Financing cash At 31 March flows 2025 At q April 2024 Cash at bank and In hand 384,059 384.059 30.652 30,652 414711 414,711 Net inGreasel (dptr.reage} In cash At 1 Aprli 2023 At 31 MarGh 2024 Cash al bank and in hand 522,568 522.568 138 509 138.5ug 384.059 ZD Related party transactions There were no related party transacth'ons in the year. Page 36