Haven- The Survivors of Abuse Network Haven The Survivors of Abuse Network Annual Report and Accounts For the year to 31 March 2023 Register Charity No. 1028594
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Trustees report Year to 31 March 2023 Reference and administrative information Charity registration number 1028594 Address Peterhouse Centre 122, Forest Rise Walthamstow, London E17 3PW Trustees who rnanaged the charity in the year to 31 March 2023 The Executive Committee Chair Vice-chair & Hon. Treasurer Members Liz Melville David Joseph Theresa Hudson Vykkie Winstanley Chief executive officer Chris Casey MBE Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25, Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ Independent examiner Jacques Saminaden FMAAT 9 Kennedy Avenu8 Enfield, Middlesex EN3 4PA
Haven- The Survivors of Abuse Network Trustees report Year to 31 March 2023 The trustees present their report and independently examined financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The statutory information is shown on page 2. Structure, governance and management Haven-The Survivors of Abuse Netwot1( {also known as Haven) is constitutad as an unincorporated association with charity ststus {registration number 10285941. It has a constitution as its governing document. Haven's work is led by an executive commrttee who seNe as trustees. They work closely with the director, governing the work and approving decisions on strategic direction. The executive committee is responsible for ensuring that Haven operates within rts charitable objectives as staled in the constitution. The charity operates a line management structure with the Director overseeing the work of the charity. We endeavour to recruit trustees from the local community and from our stakeholder and user groups. ensuring thatthe executive committee has the necessary skills properly to govern Haven. We conduct a skills audit regularly and will seek to meet the skills gap on the executive committee through recruiting people with appropriate skills and experience and by providing relevant training for their development as trustees for the charity within the resources available to the organisation. Haven's executive committee is reviewing its trustee development process which includes an induction and a training and development event . Haven has put in place a strategy to strengthen the executive committee in future years by a programme of trustee recruitment through free advertisements, networking and seeking funding for trustee development. Trustees, responsibilities The charity's trustees (Executive Committee) are responsible for preparing the annual report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Charity law requires the trustees to prepare accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficil for the financial year. In preparing accounts giving a true and fair view, the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent..
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Trustees report Year to 31 March 2023 stale whether applicable accounting standards and stalements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclos8d and explain8d in the accounts., prepare the aGGounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the ¢harity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and whiGh enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Acts. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevents'on and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees confim that so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's independent examiner is unaware. They have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as trustees in order to make themselves aware of any felevant audit information and to establish that the charity's independent examiner is aware of that infomation. Objectives and activities The Haven - The SuNivors' Network is established lo promote the relief of your)g people and adults of all ages who have suffered from sexual abuse. rape, incest in childhood and domestic violence by the provision of counselling and support services London wide. In furtherance of this objective, The Haven aims to provide.. Individual counselling Specialised mental health services to relieve the trauma of sexual abuse, rape, serious sexual assault, female genital mutilation (FGMI, sexual violence within gangs and domestic violence via one-tone counselling and support for clients. Support groups Facilitated self-help support groups to help in the recovery and healing prOsS of women (and men) who no longer need individual counselling Referrals to specialist agencies Haven refers clients to other agencies for rtain other appropriate specialist seNices as needed. We work in partnership with these agencies to help provide a holistic and seamless service. For example, women seeking protection from abusive partners are referred to solicitors in order that non-molestation andlor restraining orders may be taken out to help protect them from further violence.
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Trustees report Year to 31 March 2023 Selfeve10pMent As a result of feedback from clients, Haven had developed events and workshops to help women with issues identified including low Se-eSteern, lack of confidence, destructive relationships and self-harming behaviours. These therapy groups will help with relaxation. sew-care and debt and money management. These events are being reviewed for a relaunch. Education and training Haven provides training and workshops on a regular basls to raise standards of support and care around abuse and domestic Violen issues to practitioners in other agencies or disciplines, for example to Social Services, or to schools and colleges. mental health units, police and other relevant voluntary and statutory agencies. 'Strengthening families, strengthening communities" parenting classes. Our Activities Haven is unique in that it is a survivor led organisation, providing services with a deep understanding of and empathy with the emotional and psychological issues faced by the victims of these crimes. Haven is a generic organisation, open to all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, orientation, Gulture, religion or disability. We= Provide SeNiS that are free Promote our services through publiaty material placed in appropriate locations in the ommunily {e.g. GP surgeries, libraries, police stations, hospitals, courts et¢.) and through networks Work in partnership with all the relevant agencies and service providers (e.g. NHS mentsl health teams, Police, social services, voluntary agencies.) Monitor our seNice provision to ensure quality of provision and equality of access to all who need Haven's help and support. Participate in the various forums Conrned with the relief of victims of sexual and domestic violence crimes (e.g. Safety Net Partnership. Mults'_Agency Risk Assessment Conference- MARAC. Violence against Women and Gids forum, GPP- Gang Prevention Programme), The Survivors Aliance. Contribution rnade by volunteers Haven's volunteer counsellors support young people and children. Haven has two qualified children and young people's counsellors which is an invaluable part of Haven's service that offers
Haven - The Survivor8 of Abuse Network Trustees report Year to 31 March 2023 counselling and support to younger and more vulnerable victims of abuse. All our counsellors are trained to provide support to male victims of abuselrape and pre-trial therapy. Financial review In 202212023, we were unable to generate the funding that underpins our charitable objectives. However, as a key player in the w8haM Forest marketplace, and with our reputation for delivering successful outcomes we continued to receive client referrals that contributed to income streams. We will continue the strategy of seeking new income SoUrS especially from grant makers and trusts. Total income for 202212023 was £76,90212022.' £125,507). Total resources expended amounted to £87,504 (2022.. £99,912), generating a deficit of1£10,602) (2022'.surplus of £25,595). Haven maintains sufficient reserves to support expected fluctuating income pattems. Reserves policy The Executive Committee is committed to building towards a diverse and sustainable mix of income streams., until that posttion is reached, they believe that general reserves should be beeen six and 12 months, recurrent expenditure inGluding anticipated cost increases and should be sufficient to cover staff redundancy payments and operational obligations. At current levels of expenditure. reseNes need to be maintained at between £65,000 and £150.000. In view of expected increased operating costs and continuing funding uncertainty, reserve levels will continue to be monitored by trustees to ensure that they remain at an appropriate level to safeguard our commitment to survivors and will be maintained in order to meet future developmental needs. Independent examiner The Executive Committee has agreed that Jacques Saminaden FMAAT be retained by Haven - The Su1Vors of abuse neknork as its independent examiner. Signed on behalf of the Executive Committee: Liz Melvi118 David Joseph Trustee Trustee Approved by the Ex utive Committee on 13 December 2024
H*4•n- The Survivors of Abuse Network Independent examinerfs roport I report to the trusteès of Haven- The Survivors of Abus8 Nt3trK>rk on the accounts ft>r the year ending 31 March 2023, whi¢h are set out on pages 8 to 17. of Trustees and Exami The Chaiity's trustees a respon¥ib18 for the preparation of the accounts. The charitvs trustep$ consider that an audit is not required for this year undér section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 'the Charity Acr) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts under section 145 of the charit Act. to follow the Procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charlty Commission (under section 145(5){b) ofthe Charities Act). arKI to stats whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde dent Examinerfs Statement My exarninatton was ¢arrTred out in accordance with general Directions given by the Chaiity Commission. An examination includes a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the a¢counl$ pSented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the aunts. and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provido all th8 evldence that would be required in an audit. and consequenly no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde ndant Examinerfs Statement In connection with my examinatton, no material matters have come to my attentton which glves me cause to believe that in, any material respecr. the accounting records We not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Chatities Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting r8cords,' or the a¢¢ounts did not comply with the applicable requireménts concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Report$} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. wew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come auoss no other matters in connection w6th the examination to which attention should be dra this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. MrJ inaden 9 Kennedy Avenue Enfidd. Middlesex EN3 4PA Dated: 13 December 2024
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Statement of Financial Activities for the yearonding 31 March 2023 Unrestricted Restricted funds income funds Total thls year Total 2022 Income and endowments Donations and Legacies (Note 3) 1,097 1.097 3,172 Charitable activities 75,367 75,367 122,328 Income from investments (Note 3) 438 438 Total ITncomg 76,902 76,902 125,507 Expenditure on Charitable activities (Note 4) 87,154 87,154 99,562 Governance costs (Note 4) 350 350 350 Other resources expended Total expenditure 87,504 87,504 99,912 Net Incomel{expenditure> 110,602) 110,6021 25,595 Gross transfers behveen funds Net movement in funds 110,602) 110,602) 25.595 Reconclllation of funds Total funds brought forward 180.957 180,957 155,362 Total funds Caled forward 170,355 170,355 180.957
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023 unstrICted funds Restricted income funds Total this year Total last year Tangible fixed assets Tanglble fixed assets (Note 9) 559 Current assets Debtors {Note 8) 55,705 55,705 23,978 Cash at bank and in hand 120,256 120,256 165,450 Total current assets 175,961 175,961 189,428 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 7) 5,606 5,606 9,030 Net Current assets Total assets less current liabilities 170,355 170,355 170,355 170,355 180,398 180,957 Funds of the Charity Unrestrictsd funds Restricted funds 170,355 170,355 180,957 Total funds 170,355 170.356 180,957 Signed on behalf of the Executive Com ee Liz Melville David Jose Trustee Trustee Date of approval 1311212024
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023 Note 1 Basis of preparation 1.1 Basis of accounting The charity constitutes a public benefit ent.'ty as defined by FRS102. The accounts (financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised al cost or transaction valuf unless otherwise stated in the relevant notelsl to these accounts. The financial statements have beer prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended PracticE applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Star)dar( applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 (as updated through Updatf Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016), and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Unite( Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practict as it applies from 1 January 2015. The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not indude a cash flo slaternent on the grounds that the entity is a small Charity. The financÈal statements are prepared on a going concem basis under the historical cost convention. ThE financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded tc the nearest £. 1.2 Change in basis of accounting There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and methods of accounting) since las year. 1.3 Changes to previous accounts No changes have been made to accounts for previous years. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below These policies have been consistently applied to all year5 presented unless otherwise stated. Note 2 Accounting policies Funds Unrestrictsd funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds eamiarked by the management Committee for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricled fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Designated funds Restricted funds INCOMING RESOURCES Recognition These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when.. of incoming 10
Haven- The Survtvors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023 Resources the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met., the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources,. and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability and it is probable that the income will be received. Incorne from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supply services in order to ralse funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred. Incoming resources with related expenditure Grants and Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional donations entitlelnent to the resources. Whère incoming resources have related expenditure las with fundraising or contract inGome) the incoming reSoUrS and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA. For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of perfomance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is wthin the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled The charity receives grants in respect of the provision of core seNices. Income from government and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been met. it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred. Tax reclaims on donations and gifts Contractual This is only included in the SOFA oncè the related goods or ServIS have been income and delivered. performance related grants Gifts in kind Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate. Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to Ihe charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kirld for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable. Donated These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in services and resources expended) where the benefrt to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, facilities measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the Servi or facility received.
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023 Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in Ihe trustees, annual report. This is included in the accounts when receivable. Investment income Investm6nt gains and losses This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year. EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES Liability recognition All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been dassified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or construction obli9ation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measure reliably. It is categorised under the following headings.. Costs of raising funds includes an appropriate of payroll cost allocated to the function of fund-raising activities., Expenditure on charitable activities essentially includes the payroll costs and free- lance costs of individuals providing counselling sessions., and Other expenditure represents those items not falling into the categories above. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose. Govemance Include costs of the preparation and examination of slatutory accounts, the costs of trustee costs meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. Grants wrth Where the charity gives a grant with Gonditions for its payment being a specific level of perfomiance service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the conditions recipient of the grant has provided the specrfied Servi or output. These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity. Grants payable without perfomianGe conditions Support Costs Support costs include ntral functions and have been allocated to aclivity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage. ASSETS Tangible fixed assets for use by charity Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £500 are not capitalised. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life. Assets are depreciated as follows.. Computers over three years on a straight line basis Website design and build over four years on a straight line basis 12
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023 Investments Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year-end. Other investment assets are included al trustees, best estimate of market value. The Haven does not hold any stock but should there be any stock held at year-end, these will be valued at the lower of cost and market value. Stocks and work in progress Operating leases Rentals applicable to operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Acts'vities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease if applicable. When employees have rendered service to the charity, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expectèd to be paid in exchange for that service The charity operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable. The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable trust for UK tsx purposes. Employee benefits Taxation Going ¢on¢ern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months frorn authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reseNes for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern. Cash at bank Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the (Jate of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Note 3 Analysis of incoming resources 2023 2022 Analysis Donations and legacie3 Donations Fundraising 1,097 3,172 Totsl 1,097 3,172 Charitable activities Sundry income Grants received Fees retsived 75,367 75,387 122,328 122.328 Total Income from Bank interest investments 438 Total 438 13
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023 Note 4 Analysis of resources expended 2023 2022 Analysis Costs of generating voluntary income Total Charitable activities Delivery of the charitable purposes 87,154 99,562 Total 87,154 99,562 Govemance costs Independent examiner's fee Other 350 350 Total 350 350 Note 6 5.1 Trustee expenses No OLrt-of-pocket expenses were made to any trustee during the year (202112022- nil). 5.2 Fees for examination of the accounts 2023 2022 Independent examiner's for reporting on the accounts Other fees paid to the independent examiner 350 350 none none 14
Haven - The Surrfivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023 Note 6 Paid employees 6.1 Staff Costs 2023 2022 Gross salaries and beneflts In klnd Employer's National Insurance costs Pension costs 55,079 1,164 1,278 57,521 57,212 1,320 60,417 Total staff costs 6.2 Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the year 2023 2022 Number Numbor The parts of the charity in which the employees work Fundraising Charitable Activities Other 1 $/. FfE 1 /4FTE Total Note 7 Analysis of creditors Amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Other taxes and social security 11,789} (2,974) Creditors and accruals 3,817 15.606) 6,056 9,030 Total Amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Fees receivable Other debtors 55,705 23,978 Total 55,705 23,978 15
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023 Note 9 Tanglble flxed assets 9.1 Cost or valuation Freehold land & buildings Other land & buildings Plant. machinery and motor vehicles Fixtures, fittings and equipment Website and software Totsl Balance brought fornvard - 114122 Additions in year 10,240 4,050 14,290 Disposals Balance carried fomard 3113123 10,240 4,050 14,290 9.2 Accumulated depreciation and impairment provisions Balance brought fotward 114122 Depreciation charge for year Revaluations 9,681 4,050 13,731 559 559 Disposals Transfers Balance carried forward 3113123 10.240 4,050 14,290 9.3 Net book value Brought fOard 559 559 CatTied forward at 311312023 Note 10 Grantmaking Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network does not provide grants for any purpose. 16
Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023 Note 11 Creditors and acGruals 11.1 Analysis of creditors Amounts falling due within one year This Last year year Amounts falling due after more than one ear This year Last year Trade creditors 108 348 Other creditors 1,789 3,043 Accruals and deferred income 3,709 5,639 Total 5.606 9.030 Note 12 Statement of funds Brought forward l Apr 2022 Incoming resources OutEoing resources Transfers Inlout Carried fonvard 31 Mar 2023 Restritted funds General funds 180,957 76,902 187,5041 170,355 Total funds 180,957 76,902 187,5041 170,355 17