Haven- The Survivors of Abuse Network Haven The Survivors of Abuse Network Annual Report and Accounts For the year to 31 March 2024 Re9iStered charity No. 1028594 Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Trustees report Year to 31 March 2024 Reference and administrative information Charity registration number 1028594 Address Peterhouse Centre 122, Forest Rise Walthamstow. London E173PW Trustees who managed the charity in the year to 31 March 2024 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 FMA4T 9 Kennedy Avenue Enfield, Middlesex EN3 4PA Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Trustees report Year to 31 March 2024 The trustees present their report and independently examined financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The statutory inforrnation is shown on page 2. Structure, governance and management Haven-The Survivors of Abuse Network (also known as Haven) is constituted as an unincorporated association with charity status (registration number 1028594). It has a constitution as its governing document. Haven's work is led by an executive committee who serve 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 its charitable objectives as stated 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 that the executive committee has the ne￿SSary skills properly to govern Haven. We conduct a skills audit regularly and will seek to meet the skills gap on the executive committee through recrurting people with appropriate skills and experien￿ 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 Éts 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 trust￿ development. Trustees, responsibilities The charity's trustees (Executive Committee) are responsible for preparing the annual report and accounts in accordan￿ with applicable law and Unrted 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 deficit 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 2024 state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the accounts. prepare the accounts on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which 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 prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees confirm 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 relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's independent examiner is aware of that information. Objectives and activities The Haven - The Survivors. Network is established to promote the relief of young people and adults of all ages who have suffered all fomis of 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 serVI￿S to relieve the trauma of sexual abuse, rape. serious sexual assault, female genital mutilation (FGM), sexual violence within gangs and domestic Violen￿ via one-to-one counselling and support for clients. Support groups Facilitated self-help support groups to help in the recovery and healing process of women (and men) who no longer need individual counselling Referrals to specialist agencies Haven refers clients to other agencies for certain other appropriate specialist services as needed (such as refuge, drug or alcohol support). 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 2024 Self-development As a result of feedback from clients. Haven had developed events and workshops to help women with issues identified including low self*steem. lack of confiden￿, destructive relationships and self-harming behaviours. These therapy groups will help with relaxation, self-care and debt and money management. These events will restart when appropriate funding is secured. Education and training Haven provides training and workshops on a regular basis to raise standards of support and care around abuse and domestic violence issues to practitioners in other agencies or disciplines, for example to Social Seniices, or to schools and colleges, mental health units, police and other relevant voluntary and statutory agencies. 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, culture, religion or disability. We: Provide seNices that are free Promote our services through publicity material pla￿d in appropriate locations in the community (e.g. GP surgeries, libraries, police stations, hospitals, courts etc.) and through networks Work in partnership with all the relevant agencies and service providers (e.g. NHS mental health teams, Police, social services, voluntary agencies.) Monitor our Servi￿ provision to ensure quality of provision and equalty of aC￿sS to all who need Haven's help and support. Participate in the various forums concemed with the relief of victims of sexual and domestic violence crimes (e.g. Safety Net Partnership, Mutti-Agency Risk Assessment Conference- MARAC, violen￿ against Women and Girls forum, GPP- Gang Prevention Programme), The Survivors Trust . Contribution made by volunteers Haven has eight volunteer counsellors to support young people and children. Haven has two qualified children and young people's counsellors which is an invaluable part of Haven's service Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Trustees report Year to 31 March 2024 that offers 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 202312024, lack of new funding remained a critical factor and prevented us developing or expanding our services, demand for which remains very high. However, Haven is a key and reliable participant in the Waltham Forest Marketplace, and with our reputation for delivering successful outcomes we continued to re￿1ve client referrals that contributed to income streams. We will continue the strategy of seeking new income SoUr￿S especially from grant makers and trusts. Total income for 202312024 was £66,230 (2023.. £76,902). Total resources expended amounted to £88.424 (2023: £87,504). generating a deficit of (£22,194) (2023:deficit of £10,602). 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 position is reached. they believe that general reserves should be between six and 12 months, recurrentexpenditure including anticipated cost increases and should be sufficient to cover staff redundancy payments and operational obligations. At current levels of expenditure, reserves 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 monlcored by trustees to ensure that they rernain at an appropriate level to safeguard our commitment to survivors and'will be maintained in order to meet future developmental needs. Independent examiner The ExecLrtive Committ& has agreed that Jacques Saminaden FMAAT be retained by Haven - The Survivors of abuse network as its independent examiner. Signed on behalf of the Executive Committ*: Liz Mel David Joseph Trustee Trustee Approved by the Executive Committee on 27 January 2025 Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Independent examlnerfs report I report to the trustees of Haven - The SuNivors of Abuse Network on the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 8 to 17. Res ctive Res onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charfties Act 2011 (tthe Charity Act") and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5){b) of the Charities Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde endent Examinerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is 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 endent Examinef s Statement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with seclion 130 of the Charities Act; . or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. MrJS inaden (FMAAT) 9 Kennedy Avenue Enfield. Middlesex EN3 4PA Dated" 27th January 2025 Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Statement of Financial Activities for the year-ending 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds income funds Totsl this year Total 2023 Income and endowments Donations and Legacies (Note 3) 399 399 1,097 Charitable activities 64,700 64,700 75,367 Income from investments (Note 3) 1,131 1,131 438 Total income 66,230 Expenditure on Charitable activities (Note 4) 88,074 88,074 87,154 Governance costs (Note 4) 350 350 350 Other resources expended Total expenditure 88,424 88,428 87,504 Net Incomel(expenditure) {22.194) (22,194) (10,602) Gross transfers be￿een funds Net movement in funds {22,194) 122,194) (10,602) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 170,355 170,355 180,957 Total funds carried fO￿ard 148,161 148,161 170,355 Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total this year Total last year Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets (Note 9) Current assets Debtors (Note 8) 9,450 9,450 55,705 Cash at bank and in hand 143,472 143,472 120,256 Total current assets 152,922 152.922 175,961 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 7) 4,761 4,761 5,606 Net Current assets Total assets less current liabilities 148,161 148.161 148,161 148,161 170,355 170,355 Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 148,161 148,161 170,355 Total funds 148,161 148,161 170,355 Signed on behalf of the Executive Committee Liz Melvi David Joseph Trustee Trustee Date of approval 27 January 2025 Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2024 Note 1 Basis of preparation 1.1 Basis of accounting The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless othe￿iSe stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been 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 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 (as updated through Update Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016), and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015. The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not include a cash flow statement on the grounds that the entity is a small charity. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £. 1.2 Change in basis of accounting There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and methods of accounting) Sin￿ last 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 years presented unless otherwise stated. Note 2 Accounting policies Funds Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked 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 restricted 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 Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2024 Resources the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been 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. Income 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 seNices in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred. Incoming resources with related expenditure Grants and donations Where incoming reSoUr￿S have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA. Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. 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 performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fu￿illed. The charity receives grants in respect of the provision of core services. 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 once the related goods or services have been income and delivered. performance related grants Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate. Gifts in kind Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the 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 charty. Gifts in kind 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 servicesand 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 re￿ived. Haven - The Survivors of Abuse Network Notes to the accounts for the year ending 31 March 2024 Volunteer help Investment Income Investment gains and losses The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees, annual report. This is included in the accounts when receivable. 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 classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or construction obligation 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. Governance Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee costs meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governan￿ or constitutional matters. Grants with Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of performance sen11￿ or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the conditions recipient of the grant has provided the specified 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 performance conditions Support Costs Support costs include ￿ntral functions and have been allocated to activity 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 2024 Investments Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at marf