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Midlands Women’s Aid

Est. FEBRUARY 1974

Annual Report & Statistics

2020-2021

LIVERING SERVICES 40 YEARS

Midlands Women’s Aid

Annual Report & Statistics 2020/2021

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF MIDLANDS WOMEN’S AID ................................... 4 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 5 REFUGE CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT ..................................................................... 6 CHILDREN’S SERVICE ............................................................................................ 10 EQUAL OPPORTUNITES POLICY. ......................................................................... 11 STATISTICAL DATA FOR THE YEAR ................................................................... 12 TREASURERS REPORT ............................................................................................ 14

Midlands Women's Aid. P.O. Box 8, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 1HL Telephone No: 0300 302 0035

A BIG THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS. We could not do it without you.

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Beeston Inner
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ASDA, Euphoria, Sainsbury’s, Beeston Consolidated Charities

St Andrews with Castle Gate United Reform Church, Nottingham

Operation Orphan

Thank you to all of our supporters who wish to remain anonymous. Their continued and sustained support of our Refuge is invaluable.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF MIDLANDS WOMEN’S AID

The aims and objectives of this organisation were established to assist women and children who were in necessitous circumstances and in particular those women and children who had suffered from violence and maltreatment in their own homes.

To provide refuge where such women and their children could enjoy temporary rest and protection from attack or persecution.
To assist in providing education, housing, legal and medical advice, financial support for themselves and their children.
To provide ongoing support to a woman who has been re-housed as, and if, necessary.
To support where possible women who preferred not to seek refuge.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our Annual report for the year 2020-2021.

Lockdown was introduced in March 2020 to help stem the spread of COVID 19. Little did we know the affect it would have on our organization. We developed new ways of working and brought in staff from other roles to help support the increased demand for our Refuge services. Despite the pandemic we continued to deliver our frontline services, working on site and remotely where practicable. Whilst we have continued to deliver face to face support sessions, we have been unable to hold workshops or group work due to the risk of infection and the risks of inviting non-essential persons into the building.

Initially we experienced shortages of toilet rolls, cleaning products, PPE equipment and certain food items. Fortunately, we managed to access all of these items and never totally ran out.

Procedures were put in place to ensure the risks from the pandemic were kept to a minimum. We foresee that these procedures will remain in place for some considerable time.

Throughout the lockdown we experienced an increase in demand for our services. We received extra funding from the Government to help us cope with the extra demand which paid for increased staff hours and IT equipment to support our resident’s children allowing them to continue with their education during school closures.

Our services remain in great demand and our accommodation has been full again throughout the year.

We would extend our thanks to all the groups and individuals who have supported Midlands Women’s Aid during the year by donating money, clothing and other generous gifts. We have listed them by name on a separate page, however we would extend a special thanks to all our supporters whose names we do not know who have contributed to our fundraising activities throughout the year. They do not know how much their contribution are appreciated by the staff and clients.

Our dedicated staff team are used to working in a challenging environment. This year they have faced even more challenges and risks with the COVID pandemic, however they have proved their dedication to the work we do by working over and above what is required of them to ensure our vital services remained accessible and available to our client group.

Catherine Saunders (CEO)

REFUGE CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT

The pandemic has caused many problems for our organization. Day to day maintenance of Refuge accommodation, essential electrical and gas checks were delayed due to a shortage of workers and materials. Local authority housing stock was also affected by a shortage of workers and this caused delays in allocating properties to our clients, resulting in families staying in our accommodation for longer periods.

We experienced an increased number of referrals and advice calls with many stating that lockdown had put a strain on relationships. Staff were seconded from other roles to cope with the increased demand and no staff members were furloughed.

We are proud to provide clean, comfortable and welcoming accommodation which consists of 7 bedrooms each with en-suite facilities in the communal building. Residents share the communal areas which consist of two kitchens, 2 communal lounges, a laundry room and a playroom. Outside we have a play area furnished with various play equipment. Our self-contained units are located close by the main building and allow for families with older boys, families with complex or special needs and pets.

Communal lounge;

A bedroom .On arrival we provide a welcome pack consisting of basic essentials:

One of the communal kitchens :

A self-contained Unit: These allow us to admit families with older boys and families with complex needs.

We provide support using an individual support plan tailored to each person. The plan helps identify the support required and allows us to work with the client to build confidence, increase self-esteem, help them come to terms with the abuse they have experienced and work with them to help them reach their full potential. Clients are encouraged to take part in workshops and sessions around healthy relationships, safety planning and are empowered to organize and fully take part in making decisions which effect their lives.

Here are some case histories of the families we have supported this year. We hope this highlights the needs, the difficulties they face and shows the recovery process they go through.

Case Studies :

E was admitted into refuge in 2020 due to fleeing domestic abuse from her mother and brother. The abuse was physical, financial and emotional. E was 18 years old when she arrived. E stated that the abuse had started when she was 7 years old. Before coming into refuge E did not have control over her money or not much independence or life skills. Whilst in refuge E received support which included setting up benefits, opening a bank account, budgeting, emotional support, housing, and life skills. After 7 months of receiving support in refuge E was offered a flat. We felt that she was ready to move on into independent living and encouraged her. Staff supported her in the move and referred her to the relevant agencies in the local area. She is thriving and has enrolled in college.
D and her two children were admitted into refuge in 2021 due to fleeing domestic abuse from her ex-partner. The abuse was physical, sexual, financial, and emotional. The abuse was going on for 7 years out of the 9 years of the relationship. When arriving into refuge D was on a prescription due to previously being addicted to drugs and on medication for her mental health. The family were also on a child protection plan with social services. Whilst in refuge D received support with benefits, meetings, housing, and emotional support. D engaged well with all services offered. After 5 months of being in refuge D was offered a house. We felt she was ready to move on, social services had ended their support due to the family engaging and improving on all arears.

And finally a big thank you to all who have supported Midlands Women’s Aid over the past year, especially over the Christmas period, with the kind donations, time, experience and money. Their generosity made a huge impact on our families.

Children Refuge Service

As a Children and Young Peoples Domestic Abuse worker it is my responsibility to work with children to overcome the trauma of witnessing or experiencing Domestic Abuse.

Almost two third of the residents in refuges are children, the majority of whom are of pre-school age. I provide stimulating play opportunities to encourage children from all backgrounds to develop and express themselves, as well as support children with homework and literacy. We also refer children to wider support services, including counsellors and children’s centres

When a child or young person arrives, they are often left traumatized and often have to leave everything behind such as family, friends, school and toys. My initial task is to help settle them into Refuge.

Due to COVID-19 trips and outings have been limited however we have run activities in the refuge.

The trips we have attended are:

Horse riding
Cinema
Nature reserve
Park

Our sessions might include:

One to one session’s
Group sessions
Family Intervention
Behaviour Management
Helping Hands Facilitation Programme

EQUAL OPPORTUNITES POLICY.

Declaration of Intent

Midlands Women's Aid provides temporary accommodation, support and advocacy to women and children experiencing violence and supports their long-3term future needs. This means challenging the abuse of women and children.

Midlands Women's Aid is committed to the principles of equal opportunities. Midlands Women's Aid is working towards the elimination of all types of violence against women. We are also working towards the elimination of all forms of sexism and racism.

We will ensure that we endeavour to combat direct or indirect discrimination in our employment practices and in our management and provision of services and will work to achieve these ends.

We intend that equal opportunities become a reality in practice and not simply a paper commitment. We will seek to implement a programme of positive action to make this policy fully effective by ensuring that no Midlands Women's Aid Trustee, job applicant, employee, volunteer, service user or agencies and other women’s aid groups that we work with receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, class, nationality, ethnic or national origins, cultural origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, union activity or responsibility for children or place of residence.

Guidelines for Carrying out the Declaration of Intent

The responsibility for implementing the Declaration of Intent lies with the whole of Midlands Women's Aid although the Trustees will be expected to carry the employers responsibility.

The Declaration of Intent will be posted publicly in the Midlands Women's Aid office and will also be made known to all members of the organisation, employees, volunteers and service users. Acceptance of the policy is a condition of membership of Midlands Women's Aid. The purpose of the Equal Opportunities policy is to set out clearly and comprehensively the steps Midlands Women's Aid intend to take to ensure equality of opportunity and combat direct and indirect discrimination in employment practice, management structures and practice, in service provision to individuals and groups and agencies and in its relationship with other groups.

Customer Care Policy

We aim to give our service users the highest quality of help and assistance to ensure they receive equal treatment taking into account their cultural and individual needs. In the event that they are unhappy with the service or the facilities provided there is a complaints procedure in place. Each service user will receive a handbook outlining services and policies, which includes the Complaints Procedure.

STATISTICAL DATA FOR THE YEAR

The following statistics were collected by Midlands Women’s Aid for the year ending March 2021:

TOTAL NUMBER OF BEDSPACES: 53 FAMILY ROOMS: 7 Three Satellite Properties – 2 bed house, 2 bed flat and 1 bed flat Women admitted into Refuge: 13 Women refused because Refuge was full: 405 Number of advice calls: 948 Referrals from agencies: 204 Self referrals: 214 Women housed 23 Children housed 67 Ethnic origin of women: White British: 14 Black/British 4 Asian:1 Black Caribbean: 1 African: 1 Polish: 1 Italian: 1

SUMMARY OF QUESTIONNAIRE FINDINGS

This year we have again seen an increase in single women referrals and women with mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse.

On admission to the Refuge;

16 women had no physical injuries although had had injuries in the past 7 women had injuries on admission ranging from facial cuts to black eyes 23 women described bruising to all parts of their bodies

8 women reported attempts to strangle

10 women reported rape and sexual abuse 21 women reported coercive control 18 women reported financial control

When asked about past injuries, women described them as follows: strangulation, body bruising, bruised eyes, rape, threats with knives, pushing and pulling, coercive control, financial and emotional abuse.

When asked what they believed had caused the violence the response is always the same. Women described the following: “He’s jealous” “He says it’s my fault”, “He says he has a right”. “He thinks he owns me and the kids” Others blamed drugs and alcohol, jealousy, mental health, insecurity and ‘his upbringing’.

Of the women admitted, 9 had had healthy previous relationships. All had experienced violence and controlling behaviour from their ex-partners.

Most women described their childhood as happy. Other women described domestic violence between their parents, violence to themselves.

When asked if there were any circumstances under which they would accept being hit by a man, all women said no.

TRUSTEE AND STAFF NAMES

Trustees of Midlands Women's Aid

Mrs K. Cains Ms S. Shaw Ms H. Venn

Staff of Midlands Women's Aid

Cathy Saunders (CEO) Diane M (Refuge Support Worker) Milli C (Child Services Co-ordinator) A.M (Support Worker) C.C (Support Worker/playworker) K.F (Complex needs Support Worker)

Auditor

CAPlus Nottingham..

Legal Status

Company Limited By Guarantee. Company Number 3122842 Registered Charity. Charity registration Number 1055578

TREASURERS REPORT

Our core income comes from rent income and funding from Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). As our service is in great demand we little voids.

The current MHCLG funding ends 31[st] March 2021 however we have been allocated a further sum for financial year ending 31[st] March 2022. After years of financial uncertainty, this together with a healthy reserve will provide financial security for at least three years.

Beeston Consolidated Charity, a long-time supporter, continue to provide for their annual grant £24,000 for a full-time support worker and £12,000 toward the Children’s Worker post.

The COVID lockdown period forced us to close our Charity shop to the public due to the size of the premises and the difficulties in maintaining social distancing. We have continued to use it to carry out outreach services for clients who for whatever reason could not be admitted to Refuge and remote working for staff.

Salaries remain our major expenditure. We have been unable to carry out some planned work due to shortages in building workers in particular refurbishment of playroom and outside play area. The outside play area is desperately in need of a major overhaul and we are currently raising funds to carry out this work late 2021.

Midlands Women’s Aid a Company Limited By Guarantee. Company No. 3122842 Charity Reg. No. 1055578 Registered in England & Wales.

P.O. Box 8 Beeston Nottingham NG9 1HL

Tel: 0300 302 0035 E-mail: support@mwa.org.uk www.midlandswomensaid.org.uk

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Cornpany registration niimber". 03122842 Charity registration number.. 1055578 Midlands Women's Aid (A company limiied by guarantee) Annual Report alld Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 CoJnniut]ity Accounting Plus Units l & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street NGI 5GL

Midlands Women's Aid Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees, Report 2to4 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Finat]cial Activities 6t07 Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9t017

Midlands Women's Aid Refer¢n¢¢ and Administrative D¢tails Trustees Kathleen Cains, Treasurer I Chair Susan ShaN¥ Holly Venn Catherine Saunders, Chief Executive Senior Management Team Charitv Registration Number 1055578 Cornpany Registration Number 03122842 Registered Office 129a Middleton Boulevard Wollaton Park Noitingham Noitinghamshire NG8 IFW Independent Examiner John O'Brien, employee of Cominunity Accoiinting Plus Units l & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NGI 5GL Page I

Midlands Women's Aid Trust¢¢s' Report The trustees. who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the aiinual report together with the financial 5tatement5 of the charitable cotnpany for the year ended 31 March 2021. Trustees Kathleen Cains, Treasurer I Chair Susan Shaw Holly Venn Strueturey govermance and management lure ofgoverning éo¢umenl The charity is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity. It is operated llnder the rules of its memorandum and articles of association dated 7 November 1995. It has no share Capital and the ligbility of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to £1. Re¢rulthienl and appuirt1hIIt oftrusiees We advertise for Trustees via the website. Trustees are appointed by the Inembers at the Annual General Meeting or may be co-opted during the year. Trustees are sought who have experience in one or more of the follow'ing areas.. An understanding of domestic violence and the causes of domestic violence; The prlivision of supported housing; Experience of working within or with statutory bodies- Experience of working in or with services which aim to ensure the health and well-being of children,. Working with siatuiory bodies- particularl}. health, housing. education or social services., Finance and financial planning., Personnel and human resource management: General experience of running a business; Legal experience., Experience of participating in community services and meeting community needs; Experience of being a service user of Women's Aid services; Monitoring and evaluating services. Equal opportunities. undiTuinirt¥ vfiruJ+lees TrUseS should avoid recommending people who are close colleagues, friends or relatives as this may atTect (he balance and objectivity of the committee as a w,hole. New trustees are appointed on receipt of favourable references from two referees, they attend two committee meetings prior to joining the commiitee. This will apply to a co-optee or a member. New trustees undergo an induction period tl) brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law,, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision making process. the business plan and receni financial perfom)ance of the charity. During this period they meet key employees and other trustees. They receive a copy of the Standing Orders and Delegated Authorities and information relating tl) a description of the servi¢¢ ¢.g. leafleis, annual reports. Page 2

Midlands Women's Aid Trust¢¢s' Report OrganisatiomlsITuC$Ure The board of trustees adinini5ter5 the charity. The board meet5 quarterly. A CEO is einploj'ed to manage the day to day operations touether with a staff teain. To facilitate effective operations the CEO ha5 deleuated authority, 'ithin teTm5 of delegation approved by the trustees, for operational matters including finance, employinent and minor purchases. Objectives and activities Objects tsnd ulttis The aiins and objectives of this organisation are io assisi women and children in necessitous circumstances and in particular those women and children i¥ho had suffered froni violence and maltreatment in their own homes. To provide refuge where such women and their children could enjoy iemporary rest and protection Irom attack or persecuiiLIn', fo assist in providing education, housing, legal and medical advice, financial support for themselves and their children: TLI provide ongoing support to women who have been re-housed as, and if, necessary,. • TL) SUPPOrt ivhere possible women who preferred not to seek refuge. Ohjectives, 51Tulegies anduclivilies We provide refiige and safe accommodation, siipport for women and children, outreach service, awareness raisingF and traiiiing. Publlc beneJ71 The work of the charity provides public benefit by providing refuge accommodation which keep women and children safe from further abuse. By providing health}, relationship courses we equip women and children with the necessary skills and tools to assist them to go forward and live their lives free from abuse and help them realise their full potential. Reduce crime, reduce menial health problems, reduce need to seek medical services and reduce Social Services involvement. The trustees confinn that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. AchIe.eMen¢s and performance We have supported I I I survivors of Domestic Abuse in 2020121. 11 l of them have been re-housed away from abuse. Feedback has shown that 980/0 of our survivots felt safer, 98 % had increased self-esteein, 94Q/o had improved mental health. We accept referrals from all tsver the Country. Each cliei)t is supported by a key worker using individually tailored support plans io identify, their needs, signposting to oiher agencies, i.e. druglalcohol, nienial healih. We provide advocacj for women and children. We work with our client group on safety planning, healthy relationships and wellbeing courses. Financial review Poliry oll reserves It is our policy to keep a reserve of six months income. Page 3

Midlands Women's Aid Trust¢¢s' Report Principal risk5 and uRcerlaintie5 Risk munagemenl strategp The trustees have a risk inanagFement strate, which comprises.. An annual review of the risks the charity may face; The egtablishment of systeins and procedures to mitigate those risks identilied in the plan; The iinplementaiion of procedures desiJ(T ed to rniniinige any potential impaLt on the charity should those risks materialise. We see our biggest risk to be lack of sustainable funding. Statement of Tru5tee5' Responsibilities The trustees (who are also the directors of Midlands Women's Aid for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The repon and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Coinpany law Tequires the tnjstees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Ut]der company law the tnistees must not approve the financial statenients unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company at]d of its incoming resources and applicatiot] of resources. including its income and eXpendire, for that period. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and appl}, them consistently- observe the methods and principles in the Chariiies SORP; make jud¥ement5 and e5tiinates that are reasonable and prudent- Sta whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements: and prcpare the fiiiancial statements on the going ¢on¢¢rn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that th¢ haritable company will coiitinue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are suflicient to show and explain the Lharitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the fjnancial pogitioi) of the Lharitable company and enable them to ensure that the fii)ancial statements coinply with the Companies Act 2006. They are algo regpoiisible for safeguarding the assets of the chariiable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and deteciiL)n of fraud and other irregularities. Small eornpanies provis1011 Statement This report has been prepared in accordance w'ith the small CL)mpanies regime under the Companies Act 2006. The annual report m2s apprtsved by the trustees of the charity oi) . 1711212021 and signed oi) its behalf by.. Kathleen Cains Trustee Page 4

Midlands Women's Aid Independent Examiner's Report to the trust¢¢$ of Midlands Women's Aid Independent examiner's report to the tru5tee5 of Midlands Women's Aid {'the Compan),) I report to the charity trustees oil my exainination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2021. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of Ihe Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respert of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried oiit under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,). In carrving out my examination I have followed the dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5) (bl of the 2011 Art. Independent examiner s Statement Siiice the Conipaiiy's ¥r05s incoine exceeded £250,(X)O your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 201 I ALt. I coiifinn that l ain qualified to undertake the examinatioii because l am a member nd Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiner5, wl)iLh is oiie of the listed bodies. I have con)pleted my examination. I confiTm that no matters l)ave come to iny attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in anj material respect.. l. accounting records were not kept in respect of Ihe Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the account5 do not accord with those records,. or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement thai the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is iiot a matter considered as part of an iiidependent examination: or 4. the gccounts have not been prepared in accordance with the method% and principle% of the Statement of Recommended Practice for ac¢ounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their account% in accordance with the Finan¢ial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK and R¢piiblic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I have i)0 concems and have come across no other Inatters in connection with the examii)ation to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the aecounts to be reached. - Joh[rien Msc: FCCA, FCIE, employee of Community Accounting Plus Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners Units l & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottinghain NGI 5GL Date.. 1711212021 Page 5

Midlands Women's Aid Statement of Finaneial Attivities for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2021 (Ineluding Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Reeognised Gains and Losses) Total 2021 Total 2020 Unrestricted Restricted Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 3,534 112,645 3,534 353,801 173,309 151,304 241,156 Total Income 241,156 i57,3J9 i24,643 Expenditur¢ on.. Charitable activities (15i.1541 (264.6351 {257.026} Total Expenditure (15J.1541 (?64.6351 (257.026} Net income 4.70? 2,973 88,002 (? 973) 92,704 67,617 Transfers between lldS Net movement in fiinds 7,675 85,029 92,704 67,617 Reeoneiliation of funds Total funds brought forward 175,493 175,493 107,876 Total ndS catTied fonvard 12 183,168 268,197 175,493 All of the charity's activities derive from continiiing operations diiring the above two periods. The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 12. The notes on pages 9 to 17 foTn) ali iiitegrnl part of these financial statements. Page 6

Midlands Women's Aid Statement of Finaneial Attivities for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2021 (Ineluding Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Reeognised Gains and Losses) These are the figure5 for the previou5 accounting period and are included for comparative purposes Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2020 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and le¥acie5 Charitable activities Investment income 173,309 115,304 30 173,309 151,304 30 i6,000 Total income 288,643 36,000 324,643 Expenditure on.. Chariiable activities {221,026) (36,000) {?57,026} Total expenditure {221,026) (36,000) (257,0?6} Net income 67.617 67,617 Net movement in funds 67,617 67,617 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 107,876 107,876 Total funds carried flirward 12 175,49i 175,49i The notes on pages 9 to 17 foTn) ali iiitegrnl part of these financial statements. Page 7

Midlands Women's Aid (Registration number: 03122842) Balanee Sheel as at 31 Mareh 2021 2021 2020 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 22,650 26,236 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 573 253,370 153,194 253,943 154,005 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 18,396) 14,748} Net current assets 245.547 149,257 Net assets 268,197 175,493 Funds of the charity: Restrieted income funds Restricied funds 12 85,029 Unrestrietcd ineome funds Unrestricted funds 183,168 175,493 Total funds 12 268,197 175,49i For the financial year ending i l March 2021 the charity wa5 entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Compaiiies Act 2006 relating to sinall companies. Directors. responsibilities.. The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for Ihe year in question in accordance with section 476: and The directors acknowledgTe their responsibilities for complyin¥ with the requiretnents of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisiL)ns relating tl) CL)mpanies subject 10 the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Aci 2006. The finai)¢ial stateinents oli pages 6 to 17 were approved by the trnstees, and authorised for issue on 1711?021 . and signed on their behalf by.. Kathleen Cains Trustee The notes on pages 9 to 17 foTn) ali iiitegrnl part of these financial statements. Page 8

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 Aeeounting polieies Sumrnary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates The principal accounting policies applied in the preparaiion of these financial statements are sei out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all ihe years presented, unless otherwise stated. Statement of eomplik)nee The fingncial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice {applicable to chariiies preparing their accounts in accordance with the F inancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021) {issued in October 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 102)), the Fillancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Aci 2006. Basis of preparation Midlands Woinen's Aid meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. Going coneern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis. The trustees d5ses5 whetl)er the use of goiii¥ conLetli 15 appropriate i.e. whether tl)ere ale any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast 5ignificdnt doubt oli the ability of the charity to coiitinue as a ¥oiiig LonLetn. The trustee5 tnake thi5 as5es5ment in respect of a period of one year frotn tl)e date of approval of the financial statements. Exemption from preparing a cash now 5tat¢ment The charity opted io adopl Bulleiin I published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow siatemeni in these financial statements. Income gnd endowments Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has eniitlement io ihe income, li is probable thai the income will be received and the amouni can be nieasured wilh sufficieni reliabiliiy. Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in mlting of both the amoiint and settlement date. lil the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of perfonnance by the charity before the charity is entitlcd to the funds, the income is deferred and iiot recognised until either those conditions are fully et. or the fulfilment of those coiiditions 15 wholly Th'ithin the control of the charity. and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reportin¥ period. Gr4nts reeelv4ble Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and anj conditions linked ro the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are aitached to the grant and are yet to be met. the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released. Page 9

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 Expenditure All expcnditiir¢ is re¢ognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that ¢xp¢nditur¢, it is probable settlemcnt is required and the amoiint can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregaie similar costs to that ¢ategnry. Where cost% cannot be directl), attribut¢d to particular heading% they havc been allocated on a basi% con%i8tent with the use of resoiirces, with Central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of th¢ asset's use. Other support costs ar¢ allated based on the spread of stsff costs. Chtsrltthble aeilvliles c.haritable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services lor its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that cai) be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Taxatio The charity is CL)nsidered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the chariry is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income L)r capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter i Part I l of the Corporation Tax Act 201 O or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to chariiable purposes. Tangible fixed assets Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more are initially recorded at cost. DepreeiAtion and #mortisation Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to }TIte off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their experted usefvl economic life as follows.. Asset el#ss Le&sehold improvements Furniture & equipment IT equipment Depreei#tion method and rate 25 /0 on a reducing balance basis 25 % on a reducing balance basis 25 /0 oli a reducing balance basis Trade debiors Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services perfonned in the ordinary course of business. Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. The}, are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impaimient. A provision for the impaimient of trade debtors is established M,hen there is objective evidence that the charity will noi be able to colleci all amounts due according to the original tem)s of the receivables. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalenis comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-temTr highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Page 10

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 Fund strueture ljnrcstrictcd income funds are general ndS that are available for use at the trustees, discretion in furtheran¢e of the obj¢rtiv¢s of the charity- Restricted income funds are those grants for use in a particular area or for specific purpose5. the use of which 15 restricted to that area or pu4)ose. P¢nsions and other post retirement obligation5 The Lharity operates a defined contribution pengion scheme for employees. The assetg of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity. Pension costs charges in the Stateinent of Financial Activities represent the Contributions payable by the charity diiring the year. 2 Income frorn donations and legaeie5 Unrestricted funds General Total 2021 Total 2020 Donations and legacies; Dtsnations from ctsmpanies, trusts and similar proceeds Grants, includingF capital grants,. Government grants 3.534 3,534 62,009 111,300 3,534 3,534 173,309 3 Income from eharitablt activities Unrestricted funds General Restricted fund5 Total 2021 Total 2020 Grants and donations Housing benefit Resident rents Sundry income 241,156 241,156 105,856 6,789 36,000 98,973 16,307 24 105,856 6,789 112,645 241,156 353,801 151,304 Page 11

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 4 Grants & donations Unrestricted Restricted fund5 Total DCLG Emergency Fund Beesion Consolidated Charity MHCLG 41,001 36,UOO 164,155 41,001 36,000 1fv1,155 3,534 Sundry grant5 & donations 3,534 3.534 241.150 244,690 5 Investment income Unrestricted fund5 General Total 2021 Total 2020 Interest receivable and similar income. Interest receivable on bank deposits Page 12

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 6 Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestri¢¢ed Restricted fund5 Total 2021 Total 2020 General Activities & events Building, repairs & maintenance Cleaning Council tax 72 5,084 1,713 1,946 6.559 72 5,084 2,022 1,946 7,550 1,309 2,794 2,070 1,670 14,154 2,588 370 42,37i 1,105 5,241 725 1,699 8.745 1,878 2,083 239 309 Depreciatioii Dues & 5ub5criptions Equipment Gardening Insurance IT expenses Office expenses Printin¥ & posta¥e Professional fees Refreshments Rent & rates Salaries, Nl & pensions Security Sui)dry expenses Telephone Training 991 1,309 1,654 2,070 1,670 1,140 1,814 109 2,560 361 39,002 (60) 8,415 147,169 640 2.726 2,814 4,68i 13,909 85 12,999 1,338 88 924 1.250 282 41,449 6,000 18,437 658 755 6,000 153,718 658 80i 135,281 48 3,601 3,601 15,662 58 15,662 58 Volunteer expenses Travel & meetings Residents move•Oli expenses 97 36 133 70 11,014 153,154 264,635 257,026 7 Net incomingloutgoing resources Net incoming resources for the year ii)tlude.' 2021 2020 Depreciation of fixed assets 7,550 8,745 Page 13

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 8 Debtors 2021 2020 Prepayments 57i 811 9 Creditors: amounts falling due Trvithin one year 2021 2020 Other tsxation and social security Other creditors 6,587 1,809 2,913 1,835 8,396 4,748 10 Statrcosts The aggregate payroll costs were as follows.. 2021 2020 Staff costs during the vear were: Wacyes and Salaries 138,731 131,542 8,305 7,322 Social security costs Pension costs 3,016 153,718 147,169 The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows.. 2021 No 2020 No Average number of employees 512020- 5) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contributioi) Pension Scheines. Contributions to the employee pensioi) sehemes for the year totalled £3,016 (2020- £7,322). No employee received emolllments of more than £60,000 during the year. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £52,025 {2020- £46.694). Page 14

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 I l Tangible fixed assets Leasehold improvements Furniture and equipment IT equipment Total Cost At l April 2020 Additions 13,800 54,579 37,738 106,117 3.964 At 31 March 2021 13,800 54,579 41,702 110,081 Deprceiation At l April 2020 Charge for the year 8,584 1,304 38,308 4,068 32,989 2.178 79.881 7,550 At i l March 2021 9,888 42,376 35,167 87,431 Net book value At 31 March 2021 3,912 6,535 22,650 At i l March 2020 5,216 4,749 26,236 12 Funds Bulance at 31 March 2021 Balanee at I April 2020 Ineoming re51Trurces Resourees expended Transfers Unrestricted funds Generol Gejieral Fund 175,49J 116,183 2.973 183,168 Restricted fund5 MHCLG fund DCLG Emergency fvnd Salgries fund 164,155 41,001 36.000 179,126) 138,028) 136,000) 85,029 {2,9731 Total restrieted funds 241,156 (153.154) {2,9731 85,029 Total funds 175,493 357,339 (264,635) 268,197 The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows.. The Salaries fund was received from the Beeston Consolidated Charity and was £24,000 towards the salary of the support work'er and £12,000 iowards the salary, of the children's worker. The MHCLG funding ha5 been provided to ensure that the Rese is not at risk of closure. The DCLG Emergency fund wa5 monies fToin Central Government to pay towards extra salarie5 and equipment incurred due to extra work as a result of the COVID pandeinic. Page 15

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 The transfer from the DCLG Emergency fund to the General fund represents the net book value of fixed assets. the use of ivhich is not subjeci to any restriction. Balanec at I April 2019 Incoming resourees Resourees expended Balancc at 31 Mareh 2020 Unrestricted funds Generol General Fund 107,876 {221,026} 175,493 Restricted Salarie5 fLU]d 36,000 (i6,000) Total funds 107,876 {257.026} 175,493 13 Analysi5 of net a55ets between futLd5 Unrestrieted 2021 Total funds General Restricted Tai)tsible fixed assets Current assets CutTent liabilitie5 22.650 168,914 18,396) 22,650 253,943 18,396) 85,029 Total net assets 183,168 85,029 268,197 Unrestricted 2020 Total funds General Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 26,236 154,005 14.748} 26,236 154,005 14.748} Total net assets 175,49i 175,49i 14 Fees payable to independent examiner During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) io the charity's independent examiner Community Accounting Plus are analysed as follows.. 2021 2020 Independent examii)ation 1,080 1,080 Page 16

Midlands Women's Aid Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2021 IS Charitv status The charity is a company limited by guarante¢ and con%eqiientl}' does not have share capital. Each of the trustee5 is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the asset5 of the charity in the event of liquidation. 16 Trustees remuneration and expenses No trustees. nor any persons connected with them, have received any iemuneration from the charity during the year. No Irustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year. 17 Taxation The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation. 18 Related party transactions There were no related party tran5actior15 in the year. Page 17

Midlands Women's Aid Statement of Finaneial Attivities for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2021 (Ineluding Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Reeognised Gains and Losses) These are the figure5 for the previou5 accounting period and are included for comparative purposes Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2020 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and le¥acie5 Charitable activities Investment income 173,309 115,304 30 173,309 151,304 30 i6,000 Total income 288,643 36,000 324,643 Expenditure on.. Chariiable activities {221,026) (36,000) {?57,026} Total expenditure {221,026) (36,000) (257,0?6} Net income 67.617 67,617 Net movement in funds 67,617 67,617 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 107,876 107,876 Total funds carried flirward 12 175,49i 175,49i The notes on pages 9 to 17 foTn) ali iiitegrnl part of these financial statements. Page 7