# **STAND AGAINST RACISM & INEQUALITY TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 1[ST] 2023 - MARCH 31[ST] 2024** ## **STAND AGAINST RACISM & INEQUALITY** (A company limited by guarantee) Trustees report and financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024 Charity number: 1047699 Company number: 3060925 ## **REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES** The Board of Trustees presents its report and examined financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024. SARI became a company limited by guarantee on 24th May 1995 and a registered charity on 3rd July 1996. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** Charity Name: Stand Against Racism & Inequality Registered Office and Operational address: 15 Portland Square St Paul’s Bristol BS2 8SJ Charity registration number: 1047699 Company registration number: 3060925 ## **BOARD OF TRUSTEES** Christina Fernandes – Treasurer Martin Walker – Chair from 1st April 2024 as decided at board meeting on 6th January 2023 Vicki Morris - Resigned on the 9th January 2024 Abdul Samad Tariq Luke Majithia Reuben Chatterjee Ronald Douglas Sumayyah Malna Vishal Mall ## **COMPANY SECRETARY** Agnes Yeomans - retired 11th December 2023 James Evans - from 1th December 2023 ## **SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM** Alex Raikes MBE DL – Co-Director (Strategic) until December 31st 2023. Chief Executive from 1st January 2024 Agnes Yeoman – Co-Director (Finance & HR) - retired 31st December 2023 Temba Mahari – Head of Services James Evans – Head of Finance, HR and Resources from 1st December 2023 ## **BANKERS** The National Westminster Bank, Fishponds Branch, Bristol BS16 3TX ## **BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANTS** Peninsula Business Services Limited, Riverside, New Bailey Street Manchester M3 5PB ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** Dick Maule FCA, The Cross House, South Woodchester, GL5 5EL ## **STATUS** SARI is a registered Charity and a Company Ltd by guarantee which is governed by its Articles of Association and the Companies Act 2006. 2 Every achievement in this annual report began with a profound commitment to justice and equality, fuelled by our collective resilience and relentless pursuit of a more inclusive society. THE YEAR IN REVIEW Thisyear was dominated bythe esealation of violence in Israel and Gèza which intensified on 71h October 2023. when Ham8S C8rried out a seriesof attacks on Israel that killed over 1,200 people. Israel's response has killed over 42,000 people in Gaza. This violence had 9lobal repercus8ions, including a rise in 8ntisemitlC and Islamophobic hate crime8 in the UK. According to the Crime Survey of England and W81es Hate Crlme Report. antlsemllSc hate crlmes increased by113%. and lslamophoblc hate crlmes rose by13 /.. Mlgratlon contlnued to be a controverslal topic. wSth much debate focused on people ¢rosslng the Engllsh Channel in small boats. Politl¢Sans usèd incrèasingly h05til$ language, with thè Hotnè Sgeretary r•fsrring to tnigration as a"hurricane-and qu£stioning the UN 1951 Refugee Convention. People seeking 8anctU8ryfaced h8ra88ment and violence, especi811y in housing sites often labeled 88.88￿uM hotels.. GovemmEntfigure5 showed a 5% drop in hate Grimes in E￿glan{j and Wales. Religiou5 hatE Irime5viere thE gnly GatEgory to rise. Charities believe th￿5 rnay not reflect realityas charyES to police recording practices rnean fewer hatE incidents may be officially logged. Confidence in the police may also be declining, potentially bec8use of neg8tive media coverage of policing B18ck 8nd Minoritised comrnunities and women. Toview some notable equalitles and hate related events, iw Team SARI posefora photo In Portland Squar CONTENTS WELCOME -> Welcome from Martin Walker Chair of the Board of Trustees ABOUT SARI THE PAST YEAR th 4 Norih rs WE COULDNT DO IT WITHOUT... -> Donors and Fundraisers -> Our Funders STATISTICAL BREAK DOWN GOVERNANCE -> Reserves Polic LOOKING AHEAD 4 Plang for the Future ACCOUNTS -> Independent Examlner's Report WELCOME FROM MARTIN WALKER Chair of the Board of Trustees It means a lot to rne ta be writinq my flrst introduction for the annual report as I come to the end of my firstyearas Chair of Stand Agalnst Racism & Ineoualilylrhough rye been Dn the Board new lor 5years.ITo quickly iell you a Iltlle about me. and the expertise I brlng io SARI, I run one of Bristofs inner city law firms. I deal with 8 lot of complex c8se8, supporting 8 range of people who often face some of the greatest disad¥8nraqe8 in the city. I Ilrst came 10 SARI because ol disproporisonate ireaiment by the pollce- appa￿ni5Y being a legal advlsor and runnlnga sollciiorÈ flrm does not protect you frotn the extra police attention afforded to Black tnen. I have had to use SARI'S service three titnes, so I knowjust how valuable they are to the people who, unfortunately, have to 8eek support in the aftermath of hate and discrimination. H8re crlme an¢J hate Incldents are sadly a reallry lor too many people In ourcommunifies. No one should have io Ilve Sn lear of hate. hostlllty or prejudice, and it is so itnportant that when they do face it, places like SARI ar8there to offer 5UPPOrt and advocate forju5tice. As always, thisannual report istestament to the hard workof our incredible team. Becoming Chair, I feel I￿e had even more insight intojust how much the passion. drfve, and determination forlustice Is woven throughoutthe organlsation. This year has seen a lot of change at our Small but powerful charity. Our Co-Director, Agnes, stepped down, leaving behind an incredible le9acy. We wish her a peaceful retirement. Special recognition goes to Alex, who stepped into the role of Chief Executive and continues to lead with exceptlonal vSsSoD and compasslon. Our Project Workers and support staff also deserve Immense oratitude forthelrtSreless efforts to make a real difference to people facing hate. l also want to thanK my fellow trustees for their invaluable guidance through anotherchallenging year. and also welcome ovr6 new members. The Board do so tnuch workbehind the scenes to steerthe ship that 18 SARI and help create a tneaningful itnpact in ourcommunities. Finallyi I w8nt to pay tributeto ourdoners, fundraisers and supporters. Yourgenerosity is crucial in our ongoing battle against in8quality and Inlusiice, ensurlng that SARI rernalns a vltal resource forthose In need. As we lookahead, l am conlSdent we wlll bulld on thls year's successes and continue driving positive change for the future. WELCOME FROM ALEX RAIKES MBE DL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE As always. It's been 8 whlrlwlnd of 8 year 8t SARI. I￿e been here for overthlrty years now and In that time. l*e seen so much change. The people who come to usfor support reflect the changingfactors driving hat8 locally, nationally and qlobally. Whi15t government policies and laws change, we remain committed to the people whoare at the heart of what we do. This wouldn't be possible without theamazing passion and commiimenr ol our staff, board, volunteers, by people affected by hate crime who choose toget involved. Thankstotheirdedication, we contlnue to reach people when they need us m05t. This year. we saw the retirement of our longest standing staff memberto date. Aones Yeomans. who joined SARI in 1991 as our firsi administrator. Agnes has been part of SARfs backbone. She put her hands toanything and everything, supporting Batook Pand￿ MBE DLwhen he initially set up SARI. and then going on to be SARI'S Finance & HR Director, ensuring we stayed financially sound no matterwhat. After B8tooks sudden death, Agnes and I bec8me Co-Directors 8nd r8n SARI together. Ifs been 8 big change, for me. adlusting to 8 SARI without Agn85 in the room next door. Sh8 leaves a huge legacy, and SARI wouldnt bewher8 it istodaywithout herdedication to th8 charity. With Agnes leavlng, the Board decided to reorg8ni5e SARI'S leadersh5p structure, appointing myself as Chief Executi¥8 and creating two Heads of Service roles- James Evans is our new Head of Finance. HR and Resources. whilst Temb8 Mahari is our Head ol Services. My 22 yearold self, whojoined SARI full of hope, wouldn't believe that she's now a Chief Executive of the Charity thatshe'8 grown up with. I feel very blessed to get to spend the next few years dolng everything in my power to take the eharity to the next level. In addltion, It was an overwhelrning privilege to receive an honourary degree of Doctorof Law frorn the University of Bristol, of which l am an alumni. As I refleet on my tlrne here, I feel Immense s8dnes8 that there's still such a need for ourwork. Whllst hate has changed overthe decades, it stlll hasa devastating impaci on the people targeted. It's also unfortunate that there aren't more services like ours across the couniry. Whilst the￿ are great organisatlons, such assi0￿￿￿ dellvering servlces in pockets throughoul the UK and the ￿￿Val￿or Eoulldali￿ based in Merseyside, it Is dlsheartening that there Isn't a statutory obligat5on for Loc81 Authoritiesto provide a hate cr5rne service everywhere. I hopo that this roport demonstratesjust how needed our worh Ss. We have included stories of our clients. whoare the best people io demonstrate how devastating hate crime can be. and how important services like ours are. I have so much pride in the work that we do, and in the incredible team whofight every day again8t hate. Their cornpassion and deterrnination for ju8tice is inspirational. and we truly wouldn't be where we are todaywithout them. WHO WE ARE: CHAMPIONS FOR EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY We are an antl-hare charlty based In 8rlstol and operaiing across Avon and Somerset. We are dedl¢ated 10 SUPPOrtlnq vlctlms of hate crlme and hate incidents, whilst providing training and education around the causes and impact of hate in our communities. Our charSty Is dedlcated to= Eliminèting racism and inequalities for people with protected characteri8tics a8 defined by I￿. Promoting equality of opportunity and fosierino good relations between those with protected characteristics and the widercommunity. Educating ihe public 8bout the c8use$ and effectsof r8cismand inequ81ities. Rellevlng and treatlng physlcal, mental, or emotlonal diSt￿sS ¢ausÉd by Inequallties based on protected ehara¢terlstlcs. WHAT WE DO- STANDING AGAINST HATE We offer vital support to victimsof hate crime. helping them to work through theafterfflath of hate. advocating with them lorju$ti¢e, and ensuring that theyfe81 safe in theircornmunity. We collaborate with local agencies and comrnunities te prevent hate incidents, prornote equality. and Ènhance cammunity coheslon. Additionally, we prvvide training and educatign to challenge nEgative perceptlOn8, and protnote equality, divEf51ty, and cultural awarenE58. Our programs reach key service providers like the police, housing associations, schools, and social care providers, empowerin9 them te maktra positive impèct on people's lives through betterunderstanding. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023124 691 238 590 CASE REFERRALS HATE CRIME CASES OPENED CTIMS SUPPORTED 178 14,143 9,434 TRAINING & SCIIOOL SESSIONS DELIVERED PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN ONE OF OUR WORKSHOPS OR TRAINING SESSIONS PEOPLE ACCESSED OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON HATE CRIME FURTHER ACHIEVEMENTS FROM 23124 On March 31st 2023, SARI welcorned sixnew board mernber5, each bringing valuable skills and lived experience of hate or discriminatlDn. The board has elso set up three $ub¢ommittee$ to focuson finance, HR, and building. We reorganised the managernent structure, appointing a Chief Executive, Head of Services and Head of Finance, HR and Resources. Our new Trainlng and Educaiion Praciitloner. who Is atralned reacher. started. swlftly ralslng enough Income to coverthe Cosr of her role and enabling usto plan to recruit for an additional rol8 tOjDin this department. Our longest-serving Team Leader, Nainesh, was honoured with a nomination from the Asian Fire Service Association in recognition of the exrensive training he has delivered at tire staiions on behalf of SARI. We were subcontfacted by s to be the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion IED&llspeei81ist partner on a government-funded iniliative which supports marginalised indivlduals. Includinq ytsunq Blatk men and women, homeles8 people, and vlciims of domestit abusè. Futur Wejoined the Integrated ca￿ BoardllCBI- which is responsible forthe day-to-d&y running of the NHS in the lo¢al a￿a- Yol Q￿￿0]￿Ul￿￿E$ÉLY￿lA1llance as their Equality, Diversity, and InclusionlED&llspecialist partner. Wejoined the Clty Ottiee* Homes and Community Board and set up a Raee Equality in Housing sub-group, looking at dellverlng recommandationsfrom critical houslng rèlated events such asthe murders of Bljan Ebrahlml and Kamil Ahmad Ali, thè d6aih of Awaab Ishak, and the Grenfell Tower di&aster. llNI SARI atworkin ourottieesln Portland Sq. 8ristol. SHORTLISTED NOMINEE Trans and non-binary guidance OurTrans and Non-Bin8ry Besi Prectice Guid8nce-whlch we worked collabor8tively on with tran5 and non-binary peoplp, specialist agencie5, and local advocate5-was shortlisted forthe Community Organisation LGBT Award at the National DiversityAwards. We're really proud of the work that went intothis and the impact iys still having. BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET AT A GLANCE We had 40 referrals and10 casesfrom the Bath and North East Somerset IBANESI region. Our referral5'. l age related 6were disablist I was dis¢rlmlnatlon 2 gender based , 4]_J., J Swera faith-based I sexlmisogonrbased l rnate crime 24 w8re race hatB 2 were transphoblc Please note that the surn of the nurnbeT5 abDve rnay be higherthan the tota11401a5 referrals can include more than one hate crirne type. OUR WORK IN THE AREA Desplte belng percelved as an affluent area, BANES faces hldden poverty. deprlvatlon 8nd housing pressures. SARI has been working in BANES sintte 1991 and isane of the IDngest running and onè of the fèwsurvivlng equalities charities in the area. We're extremely grateful to N8tion81 Lottery Community Fund forfunding our Everyvictim MattEf5 pruje¢t across BANES. North SotDerSEt Sowerset. which dplivEfs o hote rrimE caseworkservice and an outreach service. The grant also enables US to havetwo specialist partners, OiversityTrust forLGBTQ+ communities and SWAN Advocacy, disabled people respectlvely. We're part ol the BANES Race Equality in Schools P8rtnership/BANES Race Equality and Hate Critne Task Force partnership, which created the Race Equality in Education Charter. This Charter callson schools to, amongst otherthing8, comrnit to creating an inclusive. 8nti-r8ClSt school environment. Over 50 schools have signed up to the Ch8rter. Speci81 thanks tD pport@oupwho arE a critical partner to SARI for protnoting race equality in schools in BANES. Along wlth Black Familie8 Education Support Group, we're commlssioned by BANES Counc51 to delSveroQuGaktouand soclal servlces Inierventlons. The success of thls contract has led to Sitnilarservices being funded by South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. thè co-chalrihe Race Equalliy In Educatlon Task Forceand BANES Haie Crltne & Community Cohesion Partnership. We support the DiversityTrust with the BANES LGBTQ+ Network and continue to work with the Independent EqualityAdvisory GroupllEAGI BANES, BANES Case Review PaneilcRpland the Schools Ex¢lJsionsWorking Sroup. CASE STUDY #185-2023124 Race Hate MO is Black Nigerian and has been in the UK foraround fifteen year$. He lives with his Partner and they have three children. He works as a refuse and recyclinq collector. Whilst on shift, the person who was meant to be helping him was not doing his bit. He spoke to his team leaderwhen he got back to rhe depot and asked fora repEacernent, to which the team leader replied'forf~k s8ke MO, you 8re always complaining, f'k off and go to yourb8nan8 plantation.. MO understantlably $hocke¢, and raised it with hissupervisor. The ream leader was suspended under investi9ation. He also reported it to the police asa raclst hate crlme. His parinor called SARI forsuppori, and w6 dld a home vSsll to gatherall the facts and inforrnation. We wruteto the site Managerabout the incident and to retnind thetn about the Equélitie5 Act 2010 and the associated policies and procedures. The investigation took place and, when it concluded. the perperrr8torw8s sacked. MO Is back at work in peace, and he igvefy thankful that he ¢ontaeted SARI. SARI is a very supportive, plus helpful, service who supported us through a diff icult time. Thank youl~ - CLIENT #384-2021122 BRISTOL AT A GLANCE Bristol is our highest reporting area wilh 447 ￿ferra1$and 151 cases. Our referrals.. I was age related 67were disablist 12 were di8critnination 17were tailh-based 9 were gender-based 28 were homDphobic 5 were rnate crirne 3D2 were raee hate 8 were transphobic 10 SARI SUPPDrted Eastern European Roma pupilsona trlp lo Bristol Museumto explore the Gypsy. Roffla. Travellpr exhibitioTraspart Df a SRT Hi5toryMDnth celpbration. Wewerp proud loas5iSt In securifiofundingforthis meaningful outino. OUR WORK IN THE AREA Bri8tol, the largest city in the area wework in, h8S 8n international reputation as a diverse, vibrani and accepting city. However, a 2017 report bythe Runnymede Trust found that it ranked seventh worst of 348 local authorities in England and Wales in tertns of the multiple inequalities faced by ethnic minority communities. There were several high-profile examples of hate during this period, including a suspected arson attack on a Pride billboard. pellets fired 8t a family trans pride event. and a violent hotnophobic attack. Tragically, we also Saw the killing of H ELE￿, a beloved rnember of the communitywh08e death 18 being treated as a race hate crime. SARI have been working to support hisfamily as they continue to strive forjusti¢e for him. Hot• Crlm•& tliscrfm1n￿￿ Services We lead the Bristol Hate Crime & Discrimination Service BHCDSI, partnering with Brandon Trust. Bristol Law Centre. Resolve West. Off the Record. and Bristol Mind. Together. we prDvide cornprehensive support and interventions fortackling hate and discritnination. BHCDS also hosts two annual Provider Forums,. this year's forums addressed Afriphobia and hate in the Armed Services. The service, funded by Bristol City Council. remains the only partnership of it5 kind nationalty. rvport Stop it We play a significant role in Bristol. co-chairing the Strategic Partnership Ag8inst Hate Crime ISPAHGI, hosting the Hate Crime Operational GrouplHCOGI, and running the Tackling 18lamophobia Working Group. the Gypsy, Roma, Tr8vellerlGRTI Strategy Group, and the Publi¢ Transport Safety & Equalities Group. we'￿ active members of several networks, includingthe LG8TQ+ Partnership, Voscur, 81ack South West Network, and Bristol Refugee Forum. We run virtual, physical, e-mail and Wh8tsApp Groups that all aim to build trust, Confidence, and Communication for communities most at risk of hate. We do as much outreach as possible, including running stalls at events, running a GRT Comrnunity Development Service. and providing drop-ins at refugee org8nisations. Each yearwe adapt where and hDW we outreach, and thi5yearwa5 no different, aswe developed a workshop in respon8e to what is happening in Palestine and Israel with community members, conflict solution experts, and Muslim and Jewish educators. l am very grateful for all the help f rom SARI, we did not give up, even though it took a long time, in the end SARI did it. CLIENT #152-2019120 CASE STUDY #153-2023124 Honouring Hubert Brown's Legacy Since October 2023, SARI has had the honourof supporting the familyof Hubert Brown, cherished and beloved tnetnber of the St Paul's cornmunity in Bristol. Known for hiswarrnth nd kindness, Hubert had a remarkable impact on those around him. His untimelyand Iraglc death, resuiiing from an alleged act of raclal vlolence. has left a deep void in the heart5 of all who knew him. As Hubervs family continues to navigate this challenging tirne, SARI remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting them. Our Èfforts reflect the deep respe¢t we hold for Hubert's lifè and lègacy, ènsuring that his mèmory Is prèsorved and honourèd. This case under5cofES thB critical importènee otor9anisations lihe SARI in times uf cri515, particularly when racial hate is involved. Ourwork provides a vital link between affected families and the support wstems they need. We are committed to offering a comprehensive network ol support that addresses both immediate and long-term needs. fostering healing and resilienee. In the wake of thls dev8Stating loss, ￿uberr8 famSly has demonstrated extraordin8ry strength and ￿$[l￿ence. Thelr grlef Is magnlfled by the clrcumsiances of this tragedy, hi9hlighting the need for compassionate and comprehensive support. SARI has been dedicated to honourino Hubert's memory by providing support to his family during this incredibly diff icult titne. Our role has been to offer both practical assistance and emotional support, ensuring that rhe family has rhe resources they need while navigating thi& challenqinq perlod. We have aetlvely engagèd with legal roprèsgntètlvès to advocate lor ihèlr nggds and 8nsure they receive the support nec8ss8ryto cope with the cornplexitie8 of thelr8ltU8tion. The courage and unityof Huberysfamily aretruly inspiring. Their endurin9 lovefor Hubert and their commitment to keeping his rnemoryalive reflect the deep impact he had on their lives. SARI Is dedicated to supportinq them. ampllfylng thelrvoSces, and ensurlng rhat Hubert's legacy is honoured with the respect it d8s8rves. REMEMBERING ABDUL WAHAB MBE Wè wore dèvasiaied to hearabout Ihè passing of Abdul Wahab MBE, an advocai8 for the South Asian comtnunitie8 in the cityand a trailb182er for race equality in Bristol. He w8S an ally of SARI from the very beginning, working closelywith our founder 8atook Pandya MBE DL. HIS passlon and dedlcatlon tor raclallustlce has left a huge legacy, and he Is very rnuch rnissed byso many. 12 NORTH SOMERSET AT A GLANCE North SomÈrset has seen 2 20% in¢rease In hate ¢rlmÈ referrals sSnce last year wSth 52 raferrals and 14 cas6S. Our referrals.. 8were disablist I wa$ di$criminatlon 2were gender based 4 were homophobl¢ 39 We￿ racE hate 2were homophobic Please note that the sum of the number$above may be higherthan the tota11521a$ referra15 can include more than one hate critne type. OUR WORK IN THE AREA Traditionally one of SARI'5 lowest reporting areas, we sawan increase in ￿ferra15YroM the police and from communities in North Somerset, reflecting ourteam's effort8to raise awareness of ourwork. Along with the funding for the£¥E[Y￿LQtI[￿E￿ujMtoJeGti we're also very grateful to be funded by North Somerset Council io deliver interventions in schools, working with children and young people who are responsible for ortargeted by hate crime. we'￿ also funded by Allianee Housing and Livewest to provide 5upportfor their residents and, as Wlth other 8rea8, work a lot with other housing associations to make sure staff and residents are aware ol our service. We're Members of Re8ponding to Hate Incidents in North SomersetlRHINSI. This long- standing, multi-agency partnership group brings together agencies across the area to re8pond to and tackle hate crime. In July, we attended the relaunch of the Hate Crime Reportino Centre at The Advi¢e Shop in Weston-super-mare. Whe￿ we run a monthly drop- in for people to seekadvice about hate crime. We also attend the local Antisocial BehaviourlASBI Panel and do a whole range of outreach. training, 8nd education activities tu help us reach comtnunities, educate professionals, and prevent hatefrotn escalating. 13 CASE STUDY #114-2023124 Race Hate Our cllent IS 8 Carlbbean man and slngle parent to a 23-year-old son with learning difflculties. He experlenced persistent rac5al harassment and anii-so¢i81 behaviuur ai hisflat. Incidents included being a Victim ol a racial slur, threats. and properly damage. Despite reporting these issues to the police and hls housing assoelation, our client felt his Concernswere Inadequatelyadd￿sSed. We engaged with our cllent after he provided evidence ol the harassmeni, including recordingsand videos. Our prlority wasto ensure that the police recognised the racial aspect of the abuse. The police acknowledged they had received a report but both the defendant and his partner had suppori needs which prevenied the legal procedurefrom proceeding. Our client and his SDn eventually moved toa brand new 5erni detach8d property with no neighboursabove and below. where they found relief in a ￿fer environment. However our client remained concerned that the perpetratormight knowtheir new location. We 8upportedthe client in considering the benefits of moving forward and focusing on their new life. Our clleni and hls son are now settled in their new home, and whlle the process was challen9lng, they are relleved to have left the toxic environment behlnd. Thisease hiqhlights the critlC81 need for authorities to lake racial harassment 8nd hate crimes seriously to protect others from similar experiences. SOMERSET AT A GLANCE Somersetwas oursecond highest reportlng auihorStyarea. after Bristol, viilh 75 referralsand 29 cases. Our referrBIs: 11 were disablist I was discrirnination I were falth-based 6 were homophobic I was rnate crlrne 52 were race hate 3 were transphoble Please note that the sum of the numbersabove may be higherthan thetota11751 as referr81s can include more than one hate crime type. 14 OUR WORK IN THE AREA Somerset is the18rgest are8 that we serve 8nd is a predominantly rural county. This is 8 challenqe for SARI, as we often struggle to reach people in the more rural areas who may not have heard of Dur service but need our support. A further challenge was that, in November 2023, the nev4 Somerset Unitary Authority declared a financial emergency, impacting our workwithin the area. Last year, we received m8nygoo¢ referralsfrom the police, but these dropped signiflcantly due io their constraints that they were dealing with. Reporied hate crimesare often concenirated around the towns of Somerset. One high profile c8se was the a[[g￿￿￿' who were alleged to have carried out a series of hate crimes in Taunton. Incidents like this show the intense need for our education work in tnanyof ourcotDmunitlES. Aswith BANES and North Sornerstst, we're fundèd in Somèrsetto delivèrthÈ UULQILQL Our Outre8ch team have been hard at work in Sorner&et to raise aw8renes8 of our service. The One Team groups. whlch brlnq together houslng organSsaiions. law enforcement, tnedical professionals, charities, and other cotntnunitysupport agencie5, Continued to provide us with a platform to highlight our work. We've also delivered training to agencies. We're part of the Somerset Hate Crime & Community Cohesion Group. set up to help bring agencies together to prevent and respond to hate crime effectively. Our Outreach and Developtnent worker al50 worked with the police to advise on reaching outto Muslirn and Jewlsh communities in response to Ihe rSse In Islamophabia and antisemitlsm. I want to say a big thank you to SARI and Izzy because without people like her we would not have any support and it really changed our lives. CLIENT #190-2022123 CASE STUDY #207-2023124 Homophobic Hate Crime In 2024, a youngwom8n from Somerset attended a local pub with her p8rtner. During their visit. an individual approached herand began to verbèllyabuse herwith htsmophobic slurs and threats. before )s$8ulting her. infli¢ting serious physi¢81 injuries. Whilst this was happening, no on8 81se in the pub affered any help to ourclients and th8 landlord actively refused to contaot the polioe. Following the att8ek, our ¢15ent and her partnerwere left with slgnlfleant injuries. Following the incident, the police response left rnuch to be desired. There w8re delays in taking st8tements and limited recognition of the h8te crime aspect of the ass8uIt. whi¢h otnpounded the ¢liEnYs distre55. SARI re5pDndEd byrondu¢ting é thorough case rEview, highlighting the seriousness of the attackand recornmending necessaryactions to the Subseoueniiy. the pollce Smproved thelr communlcatlon wifh the clleni, assloned a dedicated officer, and placed the perpetratoron conditional bail with restflctions. Importantly. the partner's experience was recoqnised as a homophobic assault. SARI also conne￿e￿ rhe cllent with speclallsed suppon services to ald herrecovery. This case remalns ongolng. with SARI provldlng continual support. advocatinq forlustl¢e, and hèlping the client règain a sènse ol sgeurltyaltsr this iraumatic expèrienee. 15 SARI were absolutely incredible as an organisation, staff are very polite and helpf ul. Tia was very professional, compassionate and made me feel very heard and understood. She worked in a very warm and welcoming manner." CLIENT #081-202312024 SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AT A GLANCE South GIoucE5tershirE Wa5 ourthird highest repDrting area, after Bristol and Sorner5et, with 69 referrels end 30 cases. Our referrals.. 6 were dlsabllst 2 were dlscrimlnatlon 2 were faith-based I was gender-based 3 were homophobic I was mate crSme 51 were race hate 4 werg transphoble Please note that the sum of the numbersabove maybe hlgherthan the tota11691 as referrals can Include more than one hate crime. Life can be incredibly hard for people in my community, but SARI were extremely supportive and they make you feel safe and comfortable to speak openly- I will forever appreciate Anna pointed me in the right direction and always had a positive outlook which made me feel much better in difficult moments. I would like to thank her. CLIENT #048-2022123 16 OUR WORK IN THE AREA South Gloueestershire. though largely rural, has a higher population density than the naiional average and sawthe highesi population InC￿ese in our service a￿a$a¢cordIng to the latest census. We're verygrateful to South Gloucestershire CouncillSGClforfundinq our hate crime and outreachlpreventative services. including our education interventions 8nd our workwith the Youth Offending Team IYOTI. Their fundino demonstrates their willingness to prioritlse and support Services that tackle hate crime despite the ever-decreasing funding for Local Authorities. Wewould also like to thank Bromford and Livewest forfunding our specialist work in this 8re8. Thls year. SGC ¢ommlssloned a hate crlme needs assessment, fundlng external speclallst consultants to look atthe view5 and needs of local victitns, comrnunities and agencies with regards to hate crime. We sourced 23 clients to take part in the study. The report clearly demonstrated the difference that SARI makes 8nd the need for ourservice in thearea and has been really helpful for arguing forcontinued investment in our services. whilstalso makingthe case forsimilar work being done in otherauthority area5. Ourteam continued to be active in the area, working with fantastic allies such as the South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network, South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Network, Diversity Trust and the LGBT Network. Southern Brooks. and Black Families Education Support Group. We arealso part of the South Glou¢estershire Eoualities Voices Group and Forum. working with equalities-focu5ed organisations to suppvrt and empDwer cotnmunities, and take part in consultations, events and projects that all aim to drive up equality and cohesion. We also worked togetherto carryout equalities impact assessments, helping to infomi major poli¢iesand services in the area. Ourchief Executive chair5 the South Gloucestershire Comtnunity Cohesion ActlDn Group, which includes a subgroup focused on the new housing developments. We are developing a welcome pack for new residents, set to18unch next year, to promote inclusion and protect ag8inst h8te intidents. CASE STUDY #155-2023124 Disability hate crime Our cli8nt is a 5 year old child who liveswith th8ir murn and sibling in a privately rented property. Our young client hes 8 physical impeirment and mobility i$sue$. which meens thEy havpto Use a walking frdtnE and a whEplchair. The farnilyfirst carne to usafter the police referred thern. We are always keen to work with relevant organisatSons and agen¢Ses to ensure ourcolleaguei. as well as our communltles. are aware of our service and can easily acces5 oursupport. The family were experiencing serious ¥erbal abuse from their neighbours. The mum reported to us that her neighbours would shout abuse at her. using ra¢ist and disablist slurg. agwell agverbally abusin9 the 5 year old and mifflicking how theywalk. The neighbour8' bullying has caused thewhole fatnilyunspeakable distress and anxiety over a long period of time. Wordsc8nnot describe how this situation affects their day-to- day Ilves-. theytryto avold any potentlal confrontatlon and stayaway from the property as rnuch a5 they can, which is hugely inconvenient in manywayE. 17 We recorded several serious incidents that had serlously impacted thefamily. We drew up bn action p18n as soon a8we opened the case. We liaised with the police bnd Community Safety Team at the Local Authorityto ensure thefamily were safe. We have discussed fhelr Case at the newly created Hate Crlme Case Review Panel. and we wlll continue to workln partnership with relevantagenciesto 8nsure this family's needs are addressed and mgt_ We also supported the familyby providing them with a supportin9 letter to ensure that they can find betterhousinq options. There is a long way ahead of them but they now have o little more hope that Iheywlll beable to live In pe8ce, free frDm fear Df harm. Your organisation is great and the staff are fantastic. - CLIENT #073-2023124 TRAINING While supporting people affected by hate remains the backbone of ourwork. SARI continues to proactlVEly prevEnt hate as tnuch as possible. Thi5 rnean5 delivering training that raises awareness of equality, shines a light on the impact of hate, and ch811enges 811 p8rtl¢lP8nts to pl8ytheir part in creating 8 community where everyone can flourish. Sorne training 15 paid furby the client 35 part ottheir ED&1 devEIDPtnent. Other training is carried out free of chargeas part of a funded project such a5 Every Victim Matters or Bristal Hate Crimeand Discrimination Service. Populartopics include race and language, bias. cultural awarenes$ and, of course. hate crime. Very good awareness session. Very well presented by the trainer." - ALLIANCE HOMES EMPLOYEE 18 TRAINING SESSIONS DELIVERED Avon & Somerset Con8t8bu18ry Avon Fire & Rescueservice Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire Talking Money Avon and Wiltshife Mental Health Elim Housing The Cambien Group PartnershiplBristoll Livewest The Nelson Trust Bath and North East Sornerstrt Milestones NHS Sorner5et (Childrens Social Services) Bath and North East Sornerset Youth Missing Link Trautna FoundatlDll SouthW05t JustlC8 Quartet Community Foundation University of Gloucestershire Bristo1 City Council- SchoolsAppeals & Exclusion SG Youth Justice Unseen SGS College UWE (School of Soci81 Sciencesl 8rid9es for Communitles South Gloucestershire Youth Offendino Service Weston General Hospital Brighter Places Whlzz-Kldz Brlstol City Counc51 Stonewater Youth Moves 8ristol Wornen'svoice 100% io0% 98% DELEGATES HAVE GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF HATE CRIME IMPACT DELEGATES MORE AWARE OF BEST PRACTICE ATTENDEES FELT MORE ABLE TO REPORT HATE CRIME A￿ER OUR TRAINING SESSION io0% AThENDEES HAVE IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE OF AGENCIES ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 'Data from evaluations received a5 Part ol our National Lottery Funded Project Every VictimNattersthat ran 0110512023-3010412024 131 1,580 TRAINING SESSIONS DELIVERED IN 2023124 TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAINING SESSIONS ATTENDEES Thankyou fora great session. The training openedmy eyes to a number of things that I hadnot realised." - NHS SOMERSET EMPLOYEE 19 CULTURAL AWARENESS TOURS Ourhighly popularcultural awareness tours are TrDwavailab1e both in person and online, offerlng partSclpant$ a varlety of opportunltles to explore the rSeh dlversltyof BrSstols cultures. This is 4 wonderful chance for people tu gain a deeper understanding of the communities and faith qroups that shape ourcity, and to askquÈstions directlyto those at the heart of rhese communitSes. A fantastic day of learning about different religions and cultures. I know more about SARI and will certainly signpost my service users to this service when needed. Lovely lunch, very tasty. I really enjoyed the many visits to different temples, mosque. Thank you. - CULTURAL AWARENESS TOUR PARTICIPANT FINDOUTtIORE EDUCATION Sadly. hate incidents 8re prevaleni in Schools and Colleges. reflected by the fact that 15Y• of our opened cases cornefrom DrrelatE to educatiun. In addition to Dpening these 36 education-related cases for individual young people. wefrequently hear from schools seeking adviceand interventionsto address this problem. Now thai wé hèv8 a dedicatod Training and Educatlon Practilionor who is èxpori8nced in both trainlng and education policy, a focus of this ye8r ha8 been to develop our offer to sehools in our region. We're delighted that North Somerset Counell hasjoined Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire Councils in offering their schools funded interventions. This ha8 enabled reachertraining. assernblies, cla8sroorn workshops. and Sndlvidual support for chSldren responsible for hate Incidenis that would not have been possible otherwise. In Bristol, Somerset and elsewhere, we havent been able to help everybody who hasapproached us. but some schools have been able to purchase sesslons so we have been able to workacrossland even beyondlour reglon. 20 We didn't know what some of the words meant so if people say them and we say them too, we don't always know if we are being racist. - YOUNG ATTENDEE Thisyear the government published draft guidance forÉchoo18 on gender questioning, children. This has led to increased confusion among professlonals on how best io care toryoung people, some of whom may be extremelyvulnerable. As well as answerSno the Department fer Educ8tion's consultation on behalf of the Tran8and Non-Binary Best Practice Working Group, we've responded by explaining the EqualityAct 2010, partieularlythat the protected characteristics are regardless of age, whenever we have the chance. Susannah's personal touch made it more interesting and relevant i.e., little stories about her background, experienees, and her own children. - TEACHER 47 12,563 360 NUMBER OF SCHOOLS WE WORKED IN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR YOUNG PEOPLE THAT PARTICIPATED IN ONE OF OUR HATE CRIME SESSIONS DURING THE YEAR THE NUMBER OF TEACHERS WE TRAINED IN THE YEAR 26 CASES OPENED IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS CASES OPENED IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS C￿EsOPENED IN SEND SCHOOLS 36 CASES OPENED IN FE COLLEGE TOTAL NUMBER OF HATE CRIME CASES OPENED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 21 SOME OF OUR OTHER WORK EMPOWERMENT AND OFFENDER REDUCTION WORK We continue to receive referrals to workwith ehildren and young people who have corntDittBd racist or hate-tnotivated abuse. hBlping thBffl change their behaviourand increase respectfor othercultures. We also mentoryoung peoplefrom Blackand Minoritised comrnunltiesand other equ81ity communities with Identity orself-esteem ISSU8s, often referred to us by schools. We hold contracts focused on offender reduction, including with Souih Glou¢esierShi￿ YOT, for one-to-ones and siaff training. Addltionally, we're commissioned by BANES Chlldren's Services and South Gloucestershlre Education to supporr young perpetrators, and ¥ve collaborate with Bristol Hate Crime & Discriminaiion Servlces on offender reductlonfor both adults and young people. Some coniracis with homelessness 8nd social care servlcesalso involve supporting perpetrators of hate crime with additional needs. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE Our Bristol City Council-funded Bristol Hate Crime and Discritnination Service includes Resolvewest (formerly Bristol Mediat5onl28 a delivery partner, offerlng expertise in restoraisvelustlceand mediatlon. Resolve West Is also funded bythe PolSce & Crlme Comrnissionerto provide Restorative Justice across Avon & Somerset. SARI stafl receive rEgular training frDm Re501v2 West to encourage ourclients to engage with restoretive justice when benefici81. We refer cases to this 8ervice, and RÈsolvÈWest attend& ourteam meetingsto support a ￿slaratIVe approath. Our casewerkersalso attènd sesslons, oflèring speclalist hate crimè 6xpafiis8 to suppert clients. We're exploring a new approach where our staff act as'proxy vlctims to help perpetraiors undersiand rhe impacr of their actions. OUR DONORS AND FUNDRAISERS Each year, we need to raise over £800,OOOto fund thefull range of ourwork. Whilea portion of this comesfrom local government, it neverfully co¥ers the support we provide to vlctims of hate crlme. leaving a growing gap that must be filled through fundraislng, Individual donations. and regular giving. In th8 current 8conornic clirnate, thi5 15an increasingly diff icult chall8ng8. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to every donorand 5ub5crib8rwho contributed In 2023-24. Your generosity has dlrectly enabled us to continueour vital work. Although the tot81 raised has decreased compared to last year, this reflects awldertrend of f8lllng individual contrlbutlons. possibly linked to 8 decline in public interest following thetragic death of George Floyd. Notably, 95% of ourdonationscame from ongoing regular payrnents, highlighting the crucial role of &ustained 5UPPOrtfor ourorganisation. However, the8e subscriptions often end after one, two, orthree years sometimeswithout the donors realisation. In response, we've implemented new systems to engage with donors throughout this period, ensuring theyremain inforrnBd and supported in renewing theirsubscriptions sgarnlB551y. 22 With costs Inereaslng oach ygar, we klndly ask-l1yo￿r0ab1e 10 donate orfundraisg for us, please do, helping us contlnug 10 support vietlms of hate crim8. RACE AGAINST HATE Ourcampaign, 100 Runners Against Hate, aitns to raise Money to supportvictims of hate criffle and discrirnination across Avon and SotnersEt. With thesE fund5, we can Continue offering free, confidential services to victims and theirfamilies and carryout vital preventive work within schools and marginalised communities. We're calling on people of all ages and abilities to join us by organising or participating in a run orany sporting activity of thEir choice. Whether it's a marathon, a fun run, sponsored walk or wheelchair race, everyaction taken helps us build a more inclusive, hate-free community. When you sign up for100 Runner5 Against Hate, you'll receive our exclusive running pack, which include5 a branded jersey created with sports brand Scitnitarand all the resources you need to start fundraising. There's no minimum amount you need to raise, but we encourage everyone to set an ambitious target- every pound Makes a real difference. DONATE AGAINST HATE Asa rharity, the tnoneywe receivE frotn dDnDrs rnake5 a huqe ditferenre. Donations give u5 the freedom to use itwhErever itwill havE the greatest impact. If you can afford to, please consider making a one-off or more regular donation. £17,370 968 68 INCOME FROM DONATIONS 2023124 TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED 2025124 NUMBER OF ONGOING SUBSCRIBERS £4,422 TOTAL INCOME FROM GIFT AID RECEIVED 23 OUR SUPPORTERS Suppcrter5 of SARl¥workar8 often bus5ne55e5 that share our core values and are driven by a d85ire to create posltive change in their communities. They believe in the importance of standing upagainst hare end en&uring that victimsof hate crimes receive the support and care they deserve. These businessesare committed to making a tangible impaet, helping to foster inclusive and safe environments where everyone¥ rights are re8pected. This year, we launched ourTu5ine58e8 Against Hate"carnpaign, which enables us to work more closelywith businesses through a range of impactful initiatives. These include tailored hate crime training packages, cultural awarenes&tours, and comrnunity focus groups. We also offer pr8¢tl¢81 support for handling hate crime Intidents, proyldlng emotlonal assistance, safety 8dvi¢e for vl¢tims. and empowering people to stand uplor their rights. This carnpaign strengthens partnershipswith business8Sto help build a united front against hate. •r WIPER AND TRUE SPECIAL THANKS TO... PROF. THEODOROS PAPADOPOULOS I LANSDOWN PLACE MANAGEMENT I OR JON SYMONDS Here, at Cabot Circus, we're really happy to support SARI. We strongly believe in what SARI stand for and we're glad that we're able to support the team even if it is in a small way. As a team we have many visitors, customers and team members trom different backgrounds and life experiences, iys important to us that we can provide a safe space for everyone. CABOT CIRCUS 24 OUR FUNDERS SARlbworh would simplynot be pu5sible without the sUPPOrt of ourfundErs. Sorne havE bEen with usfoT tnanyyear5, while othersafE newEr partners, but each playsa crucial rol8 in enabling us to Support victims of inequality and injustice across the region. We're deeply grateful for your ongoing commitment-th8nkyou. OUR FUNDERS IN 2023124 N8tion81 Lottery Cornfflunity Fund Alllan¢e Homes Brlstol Drugs Project North Somerset Council Avon Fire and Rescueservice Bromford Riverside Avon and Wiltshirè Partnèrship NHS Trust Clifton Collèg• B8th and North Eastsomerset Councll Elim Housing Second Step South Gloucestershire Council Brlghter Places Livewest South Glou¢estershlre Councll YOT Bristol City Council Milestones Wespoit STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN Irs easyto forgetthat behind each of fhesestatistics is a person- someone that has been targeted because of who they are, or wharthey believe in. It may be tough, but try to keep that in mind 38 you read through thi8 8ection- it might help bring home the size of the problem we face. VICTIMS HOW MANY VICTIMS DID WE SUPPORT? Hate crlme hasfar-rea¢hlng effe¢ts beyond the orlglnal Vietlm. Family members- If not dirèctly affoctad- will sèa and fèal tho traumatic8lfects of hata crlmo. SUPPORTED 592 Support V8ries ¢8se by cgse. need by need. Sorne clients m8y not want 8¢tion taken. but etnotional Support to help overcotne the feeling5 that bEing the victirn tsf hate ETitne or discrimination can cause. Oistress, fear, anger, anxietyand depressien areall comrnon emotions we￿e supparted our clients with in the pastyear. 25 HOW MANY CASES DIDWE OPEN? Thisgraph shows the number of caseswe opened In each calendar month throughout the year. Generally speaking, we see 8 lot of Incidents and cases referred to us during spring and summerwhen people are out and about more, which leads to Conflict. 29 27 23 20 18 19 17 15 14 13 APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR WHY WERE PEOPLE TARGETED? Here we breakdown all of the c8se8we opened by rotected characteristie. Race is &till the biggest category. making up around 70% of our total caseload. Religion Is often low because it can be ditficult to tell whether people are being 8ttacked because of their r8ce or their faith, because these can be $0 ¢losely connected. RACE REUOION 180 18 10 TRANS DISABILITY OTH£R 39 26 CLIENT SATISFACTION WHAT DID THEY SAY ABOUT US? Forus, the most powerful and rewarding part of the workthatwe do, is hearing how wdve hplped our ¢llents. Whether that's glving Ihem Informatlon. helplng them flnd thelr own path, supporting them through theirjourney, or hearing theyno longer live in fear. This is what Tnakes ourwork worthwhile. You can r&ad morè about th8 diffèrèncè we rnade In the last year by reading our2 nt CUENTS GIVING OUR SERVICE THEHIGHEST PDSSIBLERAnN GOVERNANCE SARI is a service user1ed1community￿riented agencythat provides support and advice to victims of hate and prornotes equalityand good relations between people with protected characteristics as defined bylaw. It is overseen by a Board of Trustee8, rnostof whom 8refromthe communities we serveand have direct or personal experienceef hate crime. BOARD OF TRUSTEES As set out in the Articles of A550ciation th8 Board of Truste8slwho are Dirgctor5 forthe purpose of cornpany lawl consists of no1855than 3 rnernbers. At Ihe EGM held on 18 December2022. Members agreetj the following amendments below.. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES AND TERMS OF OFFICE (IITrusiees may be appolnted by ordinary ￿$01￿tiOn of the members or by de¢ls5on ol the trustees. 12ISo faras po￿lble. at all tirnes at least 60% of the board should be individuals who eitherlalhave lived experience of raci8m or inequality in relation to protected characteristics as defined in law orlblh8ve used the services of the Charity in relation to such matters and whose cases are now c105ed. The board shall take this into account in seeking and considering potential candidates as trustees and exercising thBir powers underth￿e articles to make appointments. The mernbers shall do 80 when exercising their powersto propose and appoint trustees. The board has powerto refu8eany candidacy, including any prop0881 of 8 candidate bya member. if that individual'sappointrnent as 8 trustee would preventthè Charity rD•eting this r•quirern•nt. Where composit5on of the board changes se the required percentage is not met, the board shall use its best endeavours to make additional trusiee appoinimenis to achleve that percentage as soon as practicable. 131AII ¢8ndidates for trusteeship must commlt to supporting the eh8rity¥ Objects and provide su¢h information a$the trustees de¢ide to ￿rIfY their identity, probityand eligibilityto be a charity trustee of the charity. If anycandidate refuses to comrnit to supporting the Objects or refuses to provide such verificaiion, or if the trusiees obtain evidence that they are ineligible underthe artlcles or for anylegal reason to becorlle a charity trustee, theircandidacycannot proceed and they may not be appointed. 27 141 Records must be kept ot all trusiee appointments and cessation$ of ottice in the charity's Regisierof Trustees and ol thelr resident181 addre55e5 in the Regi5terof Directors. Residential Addre55e5, as required by the CornpaniesActs. 151 Records of all trustee appointments mu8t be kept with the record of the relevant memberg ortrustees'de¢isions, if taken at a meeting the ¢ords must be In¢luded in the meetln9 mlnutes. 161 Notification of all trustee appointments ano cessations of office must be given to Cornpanies House and the Charity Commlssion. No pèrson may be appoint•d a trustee by ordinary rèsolution of thè mEtnbsrs unlèss.. 1. He orshe is recommended for appointment by the trustees.. or 2. Not less than thirty-flve Clear days before rhe dare of the meetin9. the Charity l& given a wrltten noti¢e that.. 3. Is signed by a member entitled to vote at the rneeting.. 4. States tho momber's inigntion to prupose tho appointmènt of a por$on a$a trustg0', and 5. Is signed by the person who isto be proposed to show theirwillingnessto beappointed. The term of office of a trustee is three years from the date of appointment, whether the rrustee was appolnted by the members or the trustees. Re-appointtnent to not more than two further consecutive terms is permittedla rnaxirDurn service period of nine yearsl. At the end ol three censecutive terms of office a trustee ce8se8 to hold office. That individual may never be re-appointed to the board. Trusiees in off ice at the dare of adoption of this article who havealreadyserved nineyearson the board will remain trustees only until 31 Mar 2023 and will then autornaticallycease to hold off ice. Forclarity, the provisions of13labove applyto thern and they tnay never be r*appointed to the board. The appointment of a trustee, whether bythe charity in a general meeting or by the other trustees, must not cause the numberof trustees to exceed any numberfSxed as the maxlmum number of Irustees. TRUSTEE INDUCTION AND TRAINING All Trustees are given a copy of CC31he Essential Trustee, guidefrom the Charity Commission and SARI'S Articles of Association. From tirne to lime. they have iraining to update them on the roles. respongibilltles and legal requlrements of belng a truatee. Most Trustees are already fatniliar with the purpose of Ihe charity having been users of the service. Additionally, new Trust88sar& invited and encouraged to attend SARI away days, and training sessions which are held for the staff team that are relevant to the Trustees'development81 needs. We review local tralning provlded to sttpport Tru&tÈeÉand Invire ourTruÉtees to attend. STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING SARI is mènag•d by an èlèetèd 8oard of Trusiéas. Thè post ol Ctsmpanysècreiary, which Is appoiniad by tho Board, is hèld by thé Hèad of Finance, HR and Re8ource8. The Board makes decisSons about pollcy r8tlflcation,' 8gree8 the buslness plan and strateglc directlon of the organlsatlon,. agrÈesthÈ budget and monitors income and expenditure. ThEyalso review SARI￿ delivery against itsairns and objectives and funding targets, ensuring we are on trackand support the organisation with recruitment, promotion and retÈntion of staff. In addition. Board members take part in sub*roups rÈlating to policy and procedural development a5 and when rEquired. 28 RISK MANAGEMENT SARI reviews risks on an ongoing basis through our board of trustees, subcornmittees and leadership team. These groups manage ongoing ri5h5 and identify new ri5hs. We con5id8rthe impact and likelihood of ev8ryri8k and give particular attention to the rnanagem8nt and mitigation of the most severe risks. Our risk management process and the ri8k register are scrutinised by our board of trustees as part of 8tanding agend8 Item and at ourweekly ManBqemeni Meeiing8. Rlsksare divlded into key components and the responsibi15ty for the tnanagement of each is assigned to and managed bya relevant director or manager. The risk register is continuously reviewed Whilst all potential r15ks have tnltigatlon plans, we are facing increasing risk5, laryely due to the external environtnent with hlgh and growing levels of need for our service, ènd increasing levelsof negative rhetori¢. disproportion81ityand inequaliiies for the communities we serve. Thls is compounded by the fall, in real terms, of funding. ￿$￿ItIng povertyand cost of living crlsis. ForSARI our highest scoring rlsks were= Budget Oeficit. The increase in Nl contributions and lowering of the Nl threshold. Challenge of attracting new grant funding combinedwith risk of losing current contracts or seelng reductions in current funding as local aut￿ritieS are facing huge cuts. Falling donations. Repair5and tnaintenance needs of our Grade I I￿Sted building. Lack of an IT strateqy. We have put In pla¢e mitlgation plans for811 but nevertheless we are operating in an Increasingly challenglng world. TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The Trusteeslwho are directors af Stand Agaln&t Racism & Inequalityfor the purpose8 of cornpany lawlare accountable for preparing th18 Annual Trusteeg Report and the flnanclal siatemenrs In accordancewllh applicable law and United Kingdom Accountlng siandardslunited Kingdom Gener8llyAccepted Accounting Praeticek Company law requires Trustees to prepare financial statements foreach financial year. which give a true and fairviewof the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resourc8sand application of resources, including the incorne and expenditur8 of the charitable company forthat period. In preparing these financial ststements, the Trustees8re required to.. select sultable aceounting poll¢iesand then apply them cons￿stentIy', observe the mEthod5 and principles in the Charitie5 SORP 201SIFRS 1021., make judgements and estlmates that are reasonableand prudent.. state whetherapplicable UK Accounting Standard8 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial st8ternents'. prepare theflftan¢lal statements on an ongolng ¢oncern basis unless it is iftappropriaie to p￿suMe ih8t the charitable company will continue in opèration. The Trustees are responsible lor Keeping adequate accounting recordsthat disclose with reasonable accuracyat anytime the financial position of the charitable company and enable theffl to ensure that thefinancial staternents cotnply with the Cornpanies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the 8&8ets of the charitable cDmp8nyand hence for t8king reasonable steps forthe preventionand detection ol fraud and other irreoularities. In50f8ras the Trustees are awarE: there 55 no rEle¥ant infortnation ol which the charitable cotnpanyts independent exatniner 15 unaware., and the Twstees have taken all Steps that theyought to have taken to make them$elve& awere of any relevant Informatlon end to establlsh that the Inoependent examlner is aware of Ihat informatlon. 29 RESERVES POLICY BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Reserves are the part Df a charSty's unrestrlcted funds that Is freelyava518ble to spend on any of the charSty'& purposes. Where the Trustee& have a reserves policy, Ihls pollcy must bo sat out In iho Trust8è¥annsJal rèport. Tha Charily Commlsslon for England andWale¥s guidancè notes lay8 Out key pointsfor charityTrustees when settlng or reportlng on their charity's reserves policy.. Charity law require5 any incorne received bya charity to be spent within a Feasonablo period ot receipt. Tru5teBS should be able to justify the holding of income as reserves. A resèrves policy should tak8 into accciunt tho eharity'sfinaneial circumsiancèsand othèr ro18vant factors. It should dèmonstrète the charity's resilience and cap8Cltyto manage unforeseen financial difficultie8. Tru5tee5 should regularly monitor and reviewthe effectiveness of the policy in the light of the changing funding and financial clifflate and other risks. A reserves polieyexplalns to exlsting and potential funderÈ, donors and other Stakeholders whya charlty i& holding a particular amount of rèservés. A reserves policyshould give contidEnce to stakEhuldersthat the charitysfinance5 are being tnanaged and can also providE an indicator of future fundinq needs. The objective of this policy is to set out what SARI aimsto echieve through the maintenance of reserves. the planned level of reserves. and the prDces5 of reserves rnL)nitoring. RESPONSIBILITIES Trustees must ensure that the charity's funds are used appropriately, prudentty, lawfullyand in accordance with the charity's purpose5 forthe public benefit. The gener81 principle of trust law is that funds received as income should be spent within 8 reasonable period of receipt. The holding Df reserve5wiII be authorisedlgenerallyl byan itnplied powerto hold re5erves_ Trustee5arE jU5tifiEd in exercising theirpowErto hold ncome reserves if, in theirconsidered view, it 15 necessary in the charitysbest interests. APPROACH The Charity Commission guidelines lay out an integrated approach to developing a reserves policyfor a charitywith cornplex activities and structures. l. Undorstanding the naturo of ehariiablè resèrvos ho1(5 2. Identifying fun¢tion818s$ets 3. Understandlng the flnanclal Impaer of rlsk 4. Reviewing sources of income 5. Impaci of luture plansand commitments 6 Agreeing a reserves poliey The organisation's approach to these guidelinesare reflected upon below. I. UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF CHARITABLE RESERVES HELD F￿e reserve$ are the part of a charityÈ unrestrlcted funds that Is freely available io spend on any of the charity& purposes. In setting a reserves policy, it is vital to understand any restrictions on the use of the charity's funds. In certèin circumstances, holdinq restricted funds may reduce the need to hold reserves. for partlcular purposes. SARI holds restrictedfunds that are to be used In accordance with specific restrictions itnposed by donors orthat have been raised by the charity fora specific purpose. Restricted fundsare excluded frorn the calculation of free reserves. 30 2. IDENTIFIING FUNCTIONALASSETS Where the Truatees consider function81 fixed 8ssets. e.g. our building. to be essentl81 to the delivery of the charity's 8ims. the v81ue of such assEts can be designated and Excluded from the ¢alculotiun of reserves. However, thedesiynation ha5 an administrative purpose onlyand does not legally restrict the Trustee's discretion toapply the funds. 3. UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF RISK SARI reviews its rSsk register regularly, prioritislng risks and setting out mitlgationapproachesand aceountabillties for the hlghest priority items. These risks are reviewed at every Board meeting. Keyrisks thai havethe potentla1 to affeci reserves have been identilled. In reviewing ihe financla1 impact of these risks. It is the shon term underconsideration,. the potential drawdown of reserve5 to give tim2 tv undertake additional Fnitigation activities and adjust to changed fin8nci8I ¢ircumstan¢es. A. INABILITY TO RAISE INCOME FROM DONORS Inability to raise this iype of Income could have many rooi causes. including re¢ession in fundrai$ing rnarkets. failu￿ to demonstraie impact of SARI'S activities, a damaged reputation such as a significant servic8delivery failure. Voluntary incorne levels are forecast around £60k-£IOOk. Voluntary income sources are not cOn￿ntrated to any single donor or platform. and a portion of voluntary income from individuals is corntDittEd through tnotTrthlysub5cription. Voluntary Income levels h8ve decreased In recent years due to ¢hallenglng e¢DnDml¢ Condltlansand changlng publlc Interest In the areas our charilyfocus•s- thls is particularly impactèd by natlonal and global ev8nts and how this is rèporièd by thè media. The political onvironmènt is 81so not conducive to ourcharitable objectiveswith hate crime not seen 888 priority by this governrnent. The introduction of fundraising reguLgtory¢hangesth8t took pla¢e in the UK in 2017did not significantw affect donor acquisltion and retention activities. Ourplanning system5fvrpredicting voluntary incorne ènd fundraising investment ère robust. Ovtrthe p05t five years the greatest variance in voluntary incorne hes been £320k. An unplanned decline in voluntary income of around £30k is est1rn8ted asa prudent view of the impact of this risk on rÈsÈrves. . INABILITY TO REPLACE FUNDING Inabilityto replace funding forcore incotne isa major risk to financial reserves currently, asthe fundsare pritnarily frotn two sources, and both are expected to decline or di88ppear cornpletely in the short to medium term. If we are unable to replace thi& incorne, there is a Major risk to ourability to cover on-ooino costs thai were covered by those grants. This impact is estimated at £352K. C. FINANCIAL LOSS DUE TO FRAUD OR MISALLOCATION OF FUNDS SARI'S financial standing orders are designed to reduce the risk of financial loss due to fraud. There is engoing effort to refine and irnprovethe control framework. it is therefore unlikely that any single instance of fraud would be material. D. CREDIT EVENTS LEADING TO FINANCIAL LOSS Th8 tnat8rial credit risk to SARI would be a failur8 of our lead bank, National W8stminster Bank. Thiswou1d mean a major IDSS ul deposit lund5, and there would be signSflc8nt impact on short-term Ilquldity. It is V40rth nolinq Ih8t we see the risk of a credlt failure in our lead b8nks as extremely unlikely. However, actions tofurtherreduce this risKare underway and once completed will eliminate our exposure to Ihe lailure of any single institution. E OTHER There are otherri8ks such 8S 8 signlfSc8nt buslness discontlnulty ￿ent whlch could affect SARI'S flnan¢lal vSablllty. however, the short-term financial impaei of these is less iangible. 31 4. REVIEWING SOURCES OF INCOME Voluntary income sources are limited, with heavy reliance on two donorgroups. Approximately 48% of our income is derived frtsm these two groups. Other voluntary sources of income that we have historic811y relied on-such 88 trusts, ch8rities, 8nd Ioc818Uthorities-have also declined in recent years. Central government funding for hate Crime service$ is currently non-existent. Income generation is concentrated in ourarea of operations. Grantfunding is set to decrease substantially in the coming years. We have developed a Fundraising Strategy to mitigate delivery risks. See appendix l. 5. IMPACT OF FUTURE PLANS AND COMMITMENTS EXPENDITURE Managing forward Expenditurewithin existing commitrnents is achieved by reqularrnonitDring of activities. Any issues are highlighted at review meetings and if there is an issue on the availabilityof funds. activities can be adjusted to manage this. Our employee bese is 25 people at a salary cost perannum of approximately £778k, inclusive of National Insurance and pension contributions. Any reduction in headcount would lead to a reduction in associated activities and would affect the ability to deliver organisational and operational objectives. There are no meteriel projects or capi181 spending plans thai cannot be met from anticipated fuiure income. All aciiviiie$ funded from unrestricted monies includethe clau8e&ubjectto funding so can notionally be r8duc8d, albeit with potential reputational consequences. In orderforSARI io continue to dellver services in a flnanciallysustainableway, SARI has developed a Funt1raising Straiegy. Key aims ol Ihe strategy are to diversify incorne streams and maxirnise use of SARIS physical and intellectual assets, and increasing efficiency to rnanaq8 costs. Certain investment$- such as in the development of ourbulldlng asset Sn orderto achleve a commer¢lal income from thls. and In the furtherdeveloptnent of SARIS traded services- are required for the organi5ation to be resilient to changes in the external financial and 6. AGREEING A RESERVES POLICY SARI has limited dlverslfication of income sourcesand expenditure comrnltments. Voluntary income has decllned In ￿cent years-, however, expenditure level8 can be tnateri811y adjusted within a 12-tnonth period to fit revi8ed funding levels if needed. The reserves policy seeks to balance spending the maxlmum amount of Income ralsed 8s soon as possible after receipt with maintaining the mlnlmum level of ￿ServeS ro ensure uninterrupted oparation and provlde tlme io adjust to a change In financial clreumstances. A prudent assessment of the financial Impact of risk events on reserves Is estifflated at £0.7tn-£0.9rn. A target reserve level of £D.8m 41- £O.Itn is 8S8es&ed as8tTiking an appropriatÈ balance beiween the nÈÈd 10 spend incomewhen It is reeÈlYed and maintaining operational integrity. The Trustees tYPlC8llyaim to have three to six months, lotal expenditurÈ av8ilable in unrestricted reserves. This is to allow suff ieient time to respond if incorne is reduced. giving the organisation time to lind alternative income streams, orto scale back activities if ￿quirEd. Total free reserves8t year-end correspond to unrestricted reserves of £220kwhich repregents three months, expenditurelat 2023-24 spending levels). This level of reserves is ¢onsistent with SARI'5 business model and financial impact of key risks. It is importatFt tty retain Ststnetlexibility in the rang6lrom mèdian due to variation in actual outrun versus plan ènd potential for uneven cash-flowon working capital. FREE RESERVES LOWER THAN MINIMUM LEVEL In the eventthat Ihe year-end forecast Is lowerthan the mlnlmum. the Head of Flnance. HR and Resources wlll recommend a course ol actlon to bring free reservesto the required tninitnurn within an acceptable titnesc81e. 32 PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Our plan$ for2021-26 arÈ d•tallèd in our Bugit)èÈ$ Plan 2021-26 and monitorèd for progr•s$via our Op•rations Plan, whi¢h is r¢n•w•d annuèlty and reported quarterlyto the Board. 8elow are a few of our plans forthe coming year.. l. Commlsslon an external ev81uatlon of ourorganlÈatSon and servlees 2. Hold Away Dayfor siakeholders J. Produce a Business Plan forApril 2026- 31 March 2031 informed by lindin9s from Iland 21 4. Assess the skills of our newlyfortned Board of Trustees and address any skills shortages throughtraining orth¢ recruitrnent of additional members. 5. Progress through the Board's Buil(lings Sub Committee th8 scope for maxirnizing incornefrom ouroftic8 building S. Implement recommendationsfrom the 8ssessor's report which recommended that we should beawarded Trusted Charity Level 2 7. Deliver ourfun¢Jraising and donations strateoies. aimino to expand and strengthen our donorbase while retainino the support of current gnors by detnon5trating the ifflportanre 4nd benefit5 Df their inve5trnent In Dur Gharitable G¥USE. This will inGluderrEltlll4 8 donation5 dat8base and 8 live Power Bl reporting system. 8. Lead on the Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Service Partnership application hr Bristol CSly CDuncS1 Impact Fund Round 3 9 Applyfor National Lottèryfunding to start In May 202£ and to rÈplatto and progrÈss ourcurrènt National Ltsttèrycomrnunity Fund&d servi¢es. 10. Fundralse forstrateglc and communlty enoagementwork In Brlstol and South Gloueestershire, mlrrorlng our Natlonal Lottery-funded servlce In other areas. 11. Applyfor more unr8Strict8d fund5 and grants to 5UPPOrt our extensive building WDrks and Increased organi5ational overhead5. 12 Finalise and launch ourcase Management System for SARI and partner agencieswho work with us to deliverhate crirne casework 5ervicB5, 13. Work wilh our local Law Centre ro fundraise for and develop services that better meets demand for discrimination casework referrals filling the gaps SARI is currently unable to address. 14. Continue to increase ourtraining, education and consultancy incorne generation. 33 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Dick Maule FCAwas reappointed as the CoMpan￿S Independent Examiner atthe AGM held on 18 Oecember2025. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reportlnq by Charlties and taking advaniage of the small companies of section 415A of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small entities. Approved by The Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by.. L2* Martln Walk•r Chairof the Board of Tru8tee8 34 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF STAND AGAINST RACISM & INEQUALITY I report on the a¢¢ounts of the companyfor theyearended 31st March 2024 which are set out on pages 36 to 44. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the charity trustees of Ihe ¢ompanyland also its directors forthe purposes of Company lawlyou are responsible forthe preparatlon of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Companles Act 200611he 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinatlDn. I report in respect of rny examinativn of your COTnpanys accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out rnyexamination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Comrnission under section14515lbl of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINEifs STATEMENT Sinco the companyb gross ineome tx¢eeded £250,000 yourexaminormust b• a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirrn that l arn qualified to undertake the examination because l ama memberof The Institute of Chartered Accountant8 England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed myexarnination. I confirrn that no matters h8¥e come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect= l. a¢¢ounting recordswere not kept in respect of the company as required bysection 386 of the 2006 Act.. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those reeord$.' or 3. the accounts do not complywith the acccunting requlrements of section 396 of the 2008 Act other than any requirernent that the accounts give a and fair¥iew' which is not a matier considered as part Of an independent examination,. or 4. the accounts have not been prepared In accordance wlth the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing theiraccounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standartj applicable Sn the UKand Republic of IrelandlFRS10211_ I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exarnination to whichattention should be drawn in thi8 report In order to enable & proper understandlng of theaccounts to be reached. Dlck Maule FCA The Cross House, Soufh Woodchester GL5 SEL J/iA q CL￿(£ Fc J 35 FINANCIAL INFORMATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FVNDS TOTAL FUNDS Notès 2024 2024 2024 2023 Incom• trom.. Donatlon$ 58.682 58.682 127.819 Investment income 18,265 18,265 4,299 ChJritsble activities Trainlng and other Income 61.598 61.598 49.404 Grant8 and contract8 Total Expenditurg0n- Chariiablè aeiivitios 420,38B 396,583 816,971 864,042 Total 420,388 396,583 816,971 864,042 N•t Irthmel(¢xp¢ndltur•l 1172,7531 36,985 1135,7681 1162,6081 Total funds brought forward 1,270,957 28.338 1,299,295 1.461,9D3 Totslfunds carrled forward 1.098.204 65.323 1.163.527 1.299.295 36 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Tangible assets 398,115 405,164 Currentassets Debiors and prepayments 3.372 27.250 Cash at bankand In hand B15,647 903,687 819,019 930,937 Curr•nt li•biliti Creditors.. amounts falling du8 wlihin 12 months 151,6071 136,7961 Net Current assets 767,412 894,141 Net assets 1,163.527 1,299.295 Unrestrlcted lunds General funds 221,619 ITI,528 Designated Fun 876,58S 1,093,429 Re5trictedfund5 65,323 28,338 Total funds 1,163,527 1,299,295 Forthe year ended 31 March 2024 thecompanywas entitled to the exemption from audit under section 4T1 of the Cornpanies Act 2006. The members have not reque&ted the companyto obtain and audit in accordance with section 476of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The directorsacknowledge iheir responsibi15tyfor complying with the requirements of thè 8Ct wilh rèspect to accountlno records and forthe preparation of the accounts. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the trustee$ on.. And signed on their behalf by.. Martln Walk•r Chalrof the Board of Tru8tee8 37 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2￿ Cash flowsfrorn operatinybctiviti•s.' Net cash provlded bylused inl operatlng activlties 1106.3051 1175.1241 Cash flowsfrom Investlng actlvltles.. Interest 18,265 4,299 Disposal of fixed assets Purchase of fixed assets 188.D401 1170,8251 Changes inC8sh in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalentsat the beginning of theyear 903,687 1,074,513 Cash and cash equlvalentsat the end of the year 815,647 903.687 188,0401 1170,8251 38 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 IIPrlnc5palAccountlrwJ Po15cles The principal accounting policiesadopted in the preparaiion of the financial statemenrs are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year. al Ba$1$ of preparatlon The charlty con5tltutes a public benefit entityas delSned by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in aecordance wlth Accounting and Reporiing by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pracrice applicable to ch8rities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS10212nd edilion. the Charities Aci 2011. and the Companles Act 2006. The financial statement5 have been prepared underthe historical c05t conventlon. blFund accounting 111 Unrestrieted funds are 8¥allable for use 8t the discretlon of the trustees In furiherance of the general oblectlvesof the ¢h8rlty. lill Designated funds are unrestricted funds earrnark8d bythe Management Comtnittee for particular purposes. liiil Restricted fund8are subjected to restrictions on theirexpenditure imposed bythe donoror throughthe terms of an appeal. cl IrKome Income isconeluded in the statemeni of the financial a¢tivltSes when the Charlty is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantlfled with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policlesare applled to particular categories of incorne. lil Income received by way of granis, donations and giftgand is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not condltional on thedellvery of a speciflc performance by ihe charity, are recognlsed when the charlty become& unconditionally entitled to the grèni. lill Donated servicesand lacilitiesare included at thevalue to the charity where this can be Quantified. 15111 The value of 5ervi¢es provlded by volunteers has not been included In these accounts. livl Investment incorne is included when receivable. dlExp8ndlture Expenditu￿ is recognised on an accrual basis as a Ilabiliiy is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannoi be fully reco¥ered. 111 Cosis of generating funds comprlse the cosisassociated w5ihattracting voluntary Incomeand the eosts of tradlng for fundraising purpo8es. lill Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery ol itsactlvilies and ser¥i¢es for its beneficiaries. It includes both Costs rhat Can be allocated direetly to such activitlesand those costs of an Ind1￿¢t nature necessary to support them. liiilAII costs are allocated between the Bxpenditure categories of the SOFA on a basi5 designed to reflect the US8 of the r8sourc8. C05t5 relating to a particular activityare allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. el Flxed asset$ Tangible fixed assetsarewritien off over the expected useful Ilfe ol theasset, ai 25% perannum on the reducing balance method for motor vehicles. fittings 8nd equipment and I'K on rhe str8iqhi line basis for property. Items costing ￿er E500 Bre capitalised. 39 21 Expenditure 2024 2023 Salaries 895,651 7,159 Training delivery 3,515 3,265 Non-capitali5ed equiprnent 1,576 8,645 Heat, light. powÈr and water B,825 B,863 Rates 2,739 2,381 Travel. training and conferences 14.744 12.534 Repairs and renewals 19,971 22,768 Print, post and stationery 6,993 11,737 Telephone 11.879 11.6e7 Grants paid out 3,599 2,924 Bank ¢h8rge$ 545 557 Independent examiner's fees 965 965 Translatlon 2,530 5,676 Insurance 6.197 4.882 Public rel8tions, advertising 8nd recruitment 6,555 5,621 Professional fees 19,599 34,375 Board of Tru8tees 1,152 881 Mis¢ellaneou$ 640 552 Affiliation 2,258 2,087 Oepreciation 9,039 10,684 ISurpluslDn disp05é1 of fixe¢J a55ets 816,971 884,042 31Tangiblo flxod a$s•i$ MOTOR VEHICLE FI￿ING$ & EQUIPFIENT PROPERTY TOTAL Cost Balance brought forward 11,499 196,605 410,000 618,104 Additions in Ihe year 11,499 196,605 410,000 618,104 Depr¢¢iatioTh Balance broughtforward 6,735 181,615 24,600 212,950 Charge forihe year 3,748 4,100 9,039 7,926 185,363 28,700 221,989 Net book value at 31 Mèrch 2024 3,573 11,242 381,300 396,115 Net book value at 31 March 2023 4,764 14,990 385,400 405,154 40 41CredltorÉ 2024 20 F811ing due within 12 months Deferred grants 27,810 14,000 Sundry creditors and accrual$ 23.798 22.796 51,607 36,796 SIDgbtors •nd pigpaym¢nt$ 2024 2023 Grants receivable 18,314 Sundrydebtars and prepayment 3,3r2 8,936 3,372 27.250 61MovemeThts In funds BALANCE AT 1.4.2023 INCOME EXPENDITURE TRANSFERS BALANCEAT 31.3.2024 ReBtrictedfunds BANES CYPS 15,430 115,4301 Bristol Clty CounclllBrlstol Hate CrSrne & DlscrSrnSnatlon Service51 194,667 1194,6671 National Lotterycommunity Fund 28.338 166.971 1129,9861 65.323 Bristol Clty Councll GRT 14,000 114,0001 South Gloucestershire Council 42.500 142.5001 28,338 433,568 1396,5831 65,323 Unre$trlctedlund$ Deslgnatedfunds Funds relating to.. Flxgd assot$ Building 385,400 381,300 Equipment and vehicle I9,￿4 14,9391 14,815 Total fixed assets 405,154 19,0391 398,115 Oth•rd•slgnat•d funds Staff Coniingency 79,637 79,637 Deflcit Fundlng 468.638 1207.8051 260.833 ousiness p18n 7Q.OQO 70,QQQ Annual Maintenance 20,000 20,000 50,ODO 5D,DOO Total deslqnatedfunds 1.093,429 1216.8441 876,585 O•n•ral lund$ 177,528 247,635 1420,3881 216,844 221.619 Total unrgstrlctgd funds 1.270.957 247.635 1420.3881 1.098.204 Totalfunds 1,299,295 681,203 1816,9711 1,163,527 41 Fixed Asséts-Building & Equipmént arè Tangib16 Assets. Staff Conlingency-to coverunforeseen sickness and vacancles in the event of losing keyst8ff rnernbers. Deficit Funding-to cover 6 month¥ expenditure required forthe current workforce to be maintained in the event of losing key contracts. Business Plan-8880ciated costs for our action plan en8bling future sustaSn2bllltyand improvSng servlce quality." Annual Maintènancè-to covèr largèrrèpair costs. Bullding AccessSbility-to fund accesslble facllities forthe buildlng. Equipment & Vehicle Reserve-io refleei reserves lied up in Ihe capitalised equipment.11 is equal to the net book value of equipment and rnotor vehicle8. 71 Unrestricted grants and contracts forservice 2024 2023 DrMarten5 Foundation 15,DOO GR T 12.000 Brlstol Drugs Prolect 7.288 7,550 Alliance Homes 3.300 3.000 AWP NHS Trust 18,068 15,544 SGC Education 15.04 16.667 SGC YOT 5,951 5,000 Livewest 9,240 8,400 Brornford 2,640 5,400 Ellm Housing 3.554 Brighter Pl8ces 3,960 4,800 Mile5tonps Trust 4,672 4,E72 Avon and Somerset Constabulary 15.325 Brl$tol City Councll 5.000 3.000 Avon Fire & Res¢ue 8,500 8,500 Wesport 3,214 Second Step 21,420 Brisooc 3.000 Riverside 454 1,064 109,090 132,135 81 Emplwe Informatlon 2024 2023 Number ot employees receiving emolumenis of less Ihan £60.000. 29 29 The average weekly number of employeesduring the yearwere ¢al¢Jlated on the basi& of average monthlyhead count. Salaries and wages 617,454 632,733 Soci81 securityeosts 55.728 60.832 673,182 693,565 Penslon eontribution 22,469 23,594 695.651 717.159 42 91Twstees information 2024 2023 Trustees remuneratlon and expenses 1,152 881 The trustees received no remuneration, except forirevel and subsistence to meetings. Related partytransaction= Therewere none thisyear. IOIAnaty515 of [￿t assets between funds GENERAL DESIGNATED RESTRICTED Funds Funds Funds Total Tangible fixed asset8 396,115 396,115 CurrEnt asset5 273,226 480.470 65,323 819,019 151,6071 151,6071 Net assets at 31 March 2024 221,819 876,586 65,323 1,163,627 111 R•¢oh¢iliatiot) of lfi¢omoil$xp¢nditur¢]to n¢1 ¢ash flowsfrom oporatin9a¢ti¥itiog 2U24 2023 Net Incomellexpendlture for theye8r{a8 per SOFAI. 1135.7601 1le2.6081 AdJustmentfor- Dèpreciaison charoes 9,039 10,684 Isurplvslon dlsposal ol flxed assets Ilncre8se]Idecre8se in debtors 23.878 120,4171 In¢￿aSe/[de¢reasej in creditors 14,811 1,516 Interest 118,2851 14,2991 N•t¢a$h provid•d by[u$•d inlop•ratin9 •¢ti¥iti 1106,3051 1175,1241 121TralThln98nd other Income 2D24 2U23 Training incorne 59,350 47,158 VAT reelaimed through Flat Rate 2,248 2,248 Other income 61.598 49,404 43 131Analysisof prioTye¥rfundslrequired by FRS 1021 Stat•m•nt of tlnanelal actlvltl•s fOrt￿y¢ar •nd•d 31 Mar¢h 2025 UNRESTRICTED FUNOS RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2023 2023 2023 2022 Incom¢ from.. Oonations 127,819 127,819 184,962 Investment income 4,299 4,299 607 Charltsblèaetlvlllès Training other income 49,404 49,404 52,390 Grants and contracts 132,135 387,777 519,912 721.Tr8 Total 313,657 387,7TI 701,434 959,6TI Expgnditurecn.. Charitable activities 467,899 396,144 884.043 813.905 Total 467,899 396,144 864,043 813,905 N•t In¢om•ll•xp•nditur•l 1154,2421 18,3671 1162,6091 145.772 Total funds brought forward 1,425,199 36,705 1,461,903 Total funds carriedtorwrnrd 1,270,957 28,338 1,299,295 1,461,903 44 Prioryear movement in funds BALAII¢EATI.4.2022 INCOME EXPENDI￿RE TRANSFERS BALAN¢EAfJ.5.2023 ReBtrfct8dlund5 B&NES CYPS 15.430 115,4301 BCC Hate Crime & Di$¢rimination 181,903 1181,9031 National Loitery Fund 7,708 162.741 1133,7421 36.705 South Gloucestershire Council 22,500 122.5001 7,706 382,574 1353,5751 36,705 Unrestrlctedfunds D081gnoted funds Funds relating to.. Flx•d Assots Bulldlng 389,500 14,1001 385,400 Equipment & Vehiele 26.338 16.5851 19.754 Total fix•d AM•t$ 415,838 110,6851 405,154 Other designated funds Staff Contingency 79,637 79,637 Deficit Funding 422,271 48,387 468.638 PAJsiness Plan 70,DOD 70,000 Annual Maintenance 20,000 20,000 Building A¢¢es5ibility 100,000 -50,000 50,000 Total Desl9nated Funds 1,107,746 -14,318 1,083,429 General funds 317,453 313,8S7 1487.8991 14,318 177.528 Tot81 unrestricted funds 1,425.199 313.657 1467.8991 1.270.957 Totaliund$ 1,461,903 701,434 1864,0431 1,299,295 16 Portland Square Bristol TRUSTED FR BS2 8SJ Ncib 0117842 0080 h•llo@sarlcharlty.ory.uk