NDAS
Northamptonshire
Domestic Abuse Service
IMPACT REPORT
2024-2025
www.ndas.co
Tel: 0300 0120154

## **A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR** 

Last year I wrote about the passion and commitment that our staff and volunteers bring to their work every day and the courage and determination of our clients, to change their lives and those of their children; to escape domestic abuse and secure a safer and better future. That work is ongoing, relentless, challenging and difficult. I am constantly amazed and humbled by the sheer amount of effort and hard work that goes into providing our Service and once again I thank all those people who make it possible and salute the courage of our clients. 

The front-line services are delivered by trained and highly experienced caseworkers. We have dedicated teams for both adult and children’s work, female only refuges and male refuge; specialist workers within our Substance Misuse Refuge, our Diverse Needs Refuge, Perpetrator programme and Healthcare Project. Our Refuges are spread across the county and we have single accommodation flats to meet particular needs, as well out outreach and groupwork. 

These workers deserve to be recognised, thanked and congratulated for the work they do, but they cannot do it without the support of our ‘backroom’ and management teams. These teams also work very hard to ensure that there is proper supervision and management, financial control, income generation, estate management, volunteer recruitment, training, and the whole range of HR, Health & Safety, technology and telephony needed to support services and workers and ensure all of our premises are not just fit for purpose, but provide a welcoming environment for clients and children. They rarely get the recognition they deserve, their work is not so easily seen and valued, but without them the service couldn’t operate. So, this year I particularly want to recognise their contributions and thank them for their expertise and careful management. 

This past year we have continued to review our services, identifying opportunities for development. These reviews have fed into our renewed Vision of a society free from domestic abuse and our Values of being empowering, accountable, professional, evidence led and innovative. Our new 5-year Strategic Plan outlines our ambitions for the future - to lead the sector, ensure diversity & accessibility, invest in our people, develop services delivering proven excellence, build stronger partnerships and drive towards financial sustainability. 

Everything is focused on delivering quality services that improve the lives of people in Northamptonshire affected by domestic abuse. Please take the time to read through this Impact Report to see how we do it and what we achieve. We cannot do this without the wonderful support of our funders, fundraisers and donors – Thank you for supporting us. 

Glynis Bliss, MBE NDAS Chair 

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## **A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO** 

In March 2025, we agreed a new strategic plan for Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service. 

Coming from months of engagement with staff, volunteers, trustees and service users we refreshed our vision and mission, explored values that were important to us and what our strategic priorities should be for the next 5 years. 


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## **Vision: A society free from all forms of domestic abuse** 

## **Mission: To address harm caused by domestic abuse and work with others to reduce and prevent it.** 

In this plan, we have recommitted ourselves to our vision of a world free from all forms of domestic abuse and to address the harm caused by domestic abuse, working with others to reduce and prevent it. Within this commitment we have pledged to provide diverse, accessible and quality services and deliver support that empowers, innovates and seeks to prevent and educate on domestic abuse, as a respected and trusted local specialist and as a steadfast county partner and collaborator. 

And this is the foundation of all our hard work, not just on paper but throughout every layer of our team and every process and procedure we follow. 

Whilst we have reflected on our past and future, with renewed purpose, this year has also represented one of uncertainty and introspection. The much-anticipated recommissioning of domestic abuse services has been announced and with it, excitement for the future but trepidation about the possibility of significant changes to services and our financial security for the future. 

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Entering this new commissioning process has consolidated existing partnerships and opened the door to fresh opportunities to strengthen how we safeguard, support and empower those affected by domestic abuse across Northamptonshire. Alongside this, we have continued to develop our strategy that looks firmly to the future regardless of the outcome of the tender: One that prioritises sustainability and the resilience needed to stand strong for victim survivors in an increasingly complex landscape. 

Throughout this period of uncertainty, our teams have shown extraordinary courage, adaptability and commitment. Their compassion and professionalism have continued to shine through, regardless of the wider funding challenges, even as demand grows and the needs of the individuals and families we support become more complex. None of our work would be possible without this amazing staff team, who are supported by an equally amazing Board of Trustees. 

With the dedication of our staff, trustees, an ever-growing body of volunteers and corporate partners, and supporters, I am confident that we are not only prepared for the challenges ahead but energised and determined to create lasting, positive change for those who turn to us in their most vulnerable moments. 

And to those victim survivors who are brave enough to seek help, who use our services and who trust us to help them stay safe and rebuild their lives free from fear - your bravery and courage continue to inspire us every day. 

Dr Rachel Duncan Chief Executive 

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OURVISION AND MISSION
OL4r Vision
A society free from all
forms of domestic abuse.
Out Mission
To address harm caused by
domestic abuse and work
with others to reduce and
prevent it.
Our Values
Empowering
Accountable
Professional
Evidence led
Innovative

OUR YEAR IN NUMBERS
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received non-judgmental support
from NDAS

SAFE ACCOMMODATION
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Refuge saves lives and has done In thousands
uwn thousands of cases. It works by providing
temporary accommodatiorn security and
specialist support for families fleeing dornestic
alxjse and operates as a safety network available
across the UIL
When clients first arrive in refuge, we offer them
package that contains toiletries. bedding arKI other
essential items. We also provide emotional support
and listen whllst they talk through the trauma they
have suffered. Within the first two weeks of being
admltted Into refuge a comprehensive support and
safety plan is put together.
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to 34 adults and 49 children at any one tlme.
Within this portfolio. we have provision for m•n13
unlts) and for women (20 units) with specific unlts
for women with Substan￿ rnisus• issues IS units)
and women from dlv•rse communitles rs untts I
Two of our refuges are independent flats
(comprisirvj of 3 unitsk which enable us to
respond to a wider variety of clients including
trans and non-binary survlvors. larger famllies and
clients with specific or cornplex needs that we
would struggle to respond to in existirvJ refvge
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Linda had been with her husband since she was 16. In the final five years of her
mafria9e. her experience of domestic abuse escalated. Her husband was alcohol
dependent. financially controlling. and left Linda isolated from family and friends.
Despite trying to leave several times. she was manipulated into returning.
When Linda was referred to refuge. she frdced significant barriers: she was a
homeowner with a mortgage. she was married. and she wa5 also living with a
disability. These factors can often make it difficult for victims to access refuge. but
with the right support from our team. she was admitted the very next day. This
marked the first step towards safety and change for Linda.
While in refuge, NDAS worked closely with other professi<>nals to ensure Linda had
the holistic support she needed. Together. we helped her apply for benefits. secure
housing. and access to legal advice. With this multi-agency supporL Llnda
successfully applied for divorce. had her forner home sold. and was nominated a new
property within sheltered accommodation for over-55&
Eight months after arriving in refuge, Linda moved into her new home and began to
rebuild her independence. Linda reflects that her life has improved in many ways.
including my physical health.-
Her story demonstrates that refuge is not only a lifeline for those renting or without
housing. Even where there are complex barriers such as homeownership or disability.
It can provide safety. stability. and the opportunity for a fresh starL

INCLUSIVITY
Inclusivity
NDAS
At NDAS. we are passionate about diversity and
ensuring that anyone. regardless of their gender
identity, sexual orientation. race or religion, has the
same access to support when they need it. We know
that it is extremely difficult to break free from
domestic abuse.
On average. someone will try to leave at least S times
before they are successful. Imagine trying to do this
when you don't speak any English. or ifyou don't
have the right to basic financial support This is the
case for many people who are trying to leave abusive
and controlling relationship&
In addition to our male refuge. opened in 2018 and
our diverse needs refuge in 2020. we opened two
new flats in late 2022. These flats allow us to provide
dispersed accommodation to a range of clients
including transgender and gender fluid individuals.
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We also provide a group work programme designed
specifically for black and brown victims of abuse.
We have a Diversity Lead who is dedicated to these
specialist cases and helps us bulld relationships
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Aisha was referred to us by Southall Black Sisters after fleeing her abusive
husband's family home several months earlier. She had experienced physical.
emotional. financial. and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband and his
immediate family. Having arrived in the UK with no family. limited funds. and little
knowledge ofthe systems around her. Aisha didn't know where to turn for
support.
From the start. NDAS provided Aisha with the support she needed to feel safe and
secure. We assisted her with benefit and housing applications. while also guiding
her through her Indefinite Leave to Remain application and divorce proceedings.
With our support she engaged with the police regarding the abuse she had
experienced and began taking steps to hold her abusers accountable.
Aisha was determined to integrate into her new community and improve her
prospects. She began attending English conversation classes. joined local women's
groups. volunteered at the library. and participated in cultural activitie& She also
received counselling and completed our Recovery Toolkit programme. helping her
process her experiences and regain confidence.
Over the months. Aisha has achieved remarkable progress. She has been granted
Indefinite Leave to Remain and is preparing for independent living. She has
enrolled in IT. ESOL. and maths courses. while continuing to volunteer. She has
proactively engaged with legal processes. supporting her divorce and potential
prosecution proceedings. and has become a valued member of her community.
offerin9 guidance arKI support to other&
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PROFESSIONAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT
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Our specialist advice workers are
avallable 24n via our Advice Line and
are on hand to provide guidance arKI
support to a range of people. We
provide advice to people experiencing
domestic abuse and those who have
concerns about someone they kno
as well as professionals
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We can also offer advice through our
online chat facility on our website
which is available from 9.00am to
midnight every day. through
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available at a range of partner agency
locatlons throughout
Northamptonshlre as well as online
virtual drop-ln sessions twice a week
where clients can video call our advice
workers if safe to do s¢x
Even If vlctlm suNlvors are not ready or
able to move on, we ahNays highly
recommend speaking to one of our
workers. who can tell them what their
options are. provide advice on how to
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there and listen.
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TRAINING
Trainin9
Upporti￿9 profcssiondls
We offer specialist training in various aspects of domestic abuse
to professionals that work wlth famllles Impacted by abuse.
Our trainlng courses Domestic Abuse Awareness and The Impact
of Abuse on Chlldren arKI Young People are CPD accredited.
As well as delivering bespoke courses to a range of providers
Includlng those In housing and In education settings. we provlde
tailored training programmes to HR departments and Line
Managers of a variety of corporate busines
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DOMESTIC ABUSE
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CHILDREN'S WORK
Workitr79 Wlth children
We provide outreach support to children and young people in the
community as well as to those that stay with us in refuge. Sessions are
offered to all children in refuge. with support provided to access school and
nursery places. We also plan and deliver a range of activities throughout
the year.
Our support programmes for children use age-appropriate, trauma-
inforned approaches to help them safely share their experiences
Unde￿tand they are not to blame and not alone. We introduce ways to stay
safe arKI how to trust again. arKJ help to build self-confidenc•.
independence. support networks and positive relationships.
Sessions are tailored to the needs of each child
but always include safety planning. thoughts
and feelings. healthy/unhealthy relationships.
support networks and understanding the
different types of abuse. They also empower
parents to manage trauma associated
behaviours in a safe way.
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We have worked hard to build on the range of
groupwork sessions we offer to parents and
children and our specialist workers have
devised two in house programmes 'Me and
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healthy or unhealthy.
It highlights what healthy and
unhealthy relationships look
like. our personal boundaries
within these relationships and
where to go if we need help
regardlng th1&
We want to •qulp chlldren wlth th•
knowledge to make safe choices
and have the confidence to share
concerns with their trusted adult&
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Jake and his family fled domestic abuse just as the COVID-19 lockd
began. Without access to face-to-face supporL they were left to
By 2023. Jake was struggling to come to terms with his exper
suffered with severe anxiety. school refusal and suicidal th
alone.
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When referred to our children's outreach service. Ja
shame, anger and being-unsafe most of the time.-
difficult for him to attend school. and he often
Rather than close the referral. our children's
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support sessions too.
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Id trust at Jake's pace.
Partnershlp worklng was vital: we advocated for
Jake in school. arranged online leaming when he
could not atterbd. and sKured a donated laptop so
he could study from home. Regular onllne sesslons
became a Ilfellne. helping Jake re-engage wlth
education and explore hls l)opes for the future. (￿r
tlme. Jake began going ¢)Ut more. reportedloss
anxiety. arKI spoke proudly of his progres&.
I feel good about maklng progress from where I
stsrte(L"
He also found the courage to share his experiences
wlth the police. knowing it could help protect
others. Jake still faces challenges. but he now has
gr<>undlng techniques. renewed Confldence and a
more positlve OLrtlook Jake has leamt to recognlse
hls resilience and now hopes to attend college in
the futu
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteerin9
Volunt••rs are at th• h•art of •v•rythlng w• do at NDAS
We are proud to say that our volunteer team has increased significantly this
year and the ongoing commitment of our volunteers plays a crucial role in
helping us to deliver high-quality support to individuals and families affected
by domestic abuse.
Each volunteer contributes an average of ￿ hours per week in roles which
support every aspect of our delivery from befriending to gardening. admin
support to advice line support. and children's activities to maintenance.
Volunteers provide us with a significant contribution of time and expertise
that strengthens the capacity of our services and enhances outcomes for
those we supporL
We regard volunteers as an essential part of our wider team. bringing fresh
perspectives. lived experience. and valuable insights that can help shape and
improve our service& We invite volunteers to attend team meetings to ensure
they are informed. included. and able to contribute to discussions about
service delivery and development.
As well as a dedicated induction programme, volunteers are offered acce￿ to
staff training and professional de¥*lopment opportunities. reflectin9 our
commitment to investing in their growth. We deeply value their contribution.
not only for the time they give but for the compassion. sklll. and perspective
they bring to our work every wee
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CORPOFIATE VOLUNTEERS
Corporate Support
Many local businesses provide their employees wlth
up to two days of paid volunteering leave each year.
enabling them to support community projects that
make a real difference. These partnerships
strengthen our capacity to maintain safe.
welcoming environments for service users and
ensure that our limited resources can be focused
where they are needed mosL
Over the past year. corporate volunteer teams have
supported us In a variety of practical and creative
ways- from gardening makeovers and fence
painting to administrative support. Christmas
campaigns. and fundraising activities. Their efforts
have transformed our spaces. enhanced the
experience of the families who use our services. arKI
provided much-needed additional support during
busy periods.
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c•rnrnunity And r•rnind•d us •f the p•wer w•
have t• mak• a differenC•"
We place great value on the relationships we build
with our corporate partners. These collaborations
not only deliver immediate practical benefits but
also help raise awareness of domestic abuse and
the importance of community-based support. By
volunteering their time. corporate teams
demonstrate social responsibility in action -
making a tangible difference for survivors and thelr
families while strengthening the connection
between business and community.
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SUPPORTERS
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## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** 

The Trustees, who are also Directors of the Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) charity for the purpose of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

## **The objectives of the charity are:** 

- a) The relief of those in need who have experienced domestic abuse, 

- b) The saving of lives, and 

- c) The prevention or relief of poverty for people affected by domestic abuse. 

To achieve these objectives, we: 

- a) Provide for the relief of all victims, survivors, their children and other people who have been affected by domestic abuse, as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. 

- b) Raise awareness and understanding of domestic abuse in all of its forms, in order to educate, prevent and eradicate. 

- c) Work towards the eradication of domestic abuse and gender-based violence, recognising the impact of gender inequalities on victimisation. 

- d) Provide places of safety where people and their children can be protected from abuse or persecution. 

- e) Provide temporary accommodation, wrap around services and aftercare. 

- f) Facilitate access to appropriate trauma-informed support including for those with complex needs. 

- g) Provide services which include information, advice, signposting and referral, counselling, support and groupwork. 

- h) Work with perpetrators of domestic abuse to reduce harm and offending. 

- i) Engage the wider public through awareness raising and training. 

- j) Deliver a service to all including men, women, non-binary clients and trans clients. 

- k) Deliver a service across Northamptonshire to clients whether locally based or where they have relocated to Northamptonshire for safety reasons. 

## **The general aim of the charity is to:** 

Use the expertise gained over forty years of experience in providing for the relief of all victims, survivors, their children and other people who have been affected by domestic abuse; provide places of safety and temporary accommodation, wrap around services and aftercare; provide information, advice, signposting and referral, counselling, support and groupwork, including for those with complex needs; working towards services for perpetrators to reduce harm and offending; raise awareness and understanding of domestic abuse; undertake awareness raising and training; ensure the service is non-discriminatory and based on need and enabling independence. 

The charity’s achievements and plans for the future are detailed in the reports from the Chairperson and Chief Executive in previous annual reports and more information can be found at www.ndas.co. 

## **STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **Governing Document** 

Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 22nd June 1994 and amended to allow for current governance in 1998, 2001, 2012, 2016 and 2024. Exemption from the requirement to use the word “Limited” has been obtained. It remains a registered charity. The Trustees have the discretion to admit to membership any person over the age of 18 years who supports the objects of the company. 

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## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** 

## **Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees** 

Membership of the Board is by application. When considering co-opting members, the Board takes into consideration the requirements for any specialist skills that may be required to enhance its work. 

The process for recruitment and appointment is laid down in the NDAS’s policies and procedures. 

## **Director Induction and Training** 

New Trustees attend a Board meeting as an observer and receive an induction pack to 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 processes, the strategic and delivery plans and financial information relating to the performance of the charity. 

During induction they meet key employees and other Trustees and have the opportunity to appropriately visit our Refuge provision. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate internal and external training and other events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. 

## **Organisational Structure** 

The Board of Trustees, which can have between 5 and 15 members, administers the charity. The Board meets every 6 weeks. Dr Rachel Duncan is the Chief Executive, who works with the Board of Trustees to set the strategic direction and is responsible for its management and delivery and the income generation to support it. The senior management team comprises the Business, Operations and Finance Managers who oversee the day-to-day operations of the charity, with delegated authority within a scheme of delegation approved by the Trustees, for operational matters including finance, employment and the delivery of services. 

## **Key Management Remuneration** 

The remuneration and pay of management roles are reviewed annually by the trustees giving regards to similar roles elsewhere in the charity sector, cost of living using national indicator sets, financial position and also considering the relationship with the salaries of other staff members. 

## **Related Parties** 

- The Charity has close working relationships with Orbit Heart of England Housing Association, PA Housing, Amplius, West Northamptonshire Council, North Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Quakers who own the properties managed by the charity as refuge accommodation (alongside 2 flats owned by NDAS) for the purpose of provision of safe accommodation. 

- A grant agreement is in place with West Northamptonshire Council but funded by WNC and NNC (applying DLUHC safe accommodation funding) in fulfilment of the Local Authority duties in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (Part 4 Section 57). 

- A separate contract is held with North Northamptonshire Council but funded by both NNC and WNC (through DLUHC safe accommodation monies) that supports the Substance Misuse Refuge. 

Multi-agency work with both statutory and voluntary agencies continues on a daily basis to enhance the services available to our mutual service users throughout the county. In particular, partner agencies include West and North Northamptonshire Councils, the Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, EVE, Service Six, Northamptonshire Rape Crisis, S2S, Family Support Link, Voice and the Sunflower Centre. 

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## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** 

## **RISK MANAGEMENT** 

The Trustees have a risk management strategy that comprises: 

- a quarterly review of the risks the charity may face. 

- the establishment of system and procedures to mitigate those risks identified. 

- the implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. 

- Nominated Trustee Champions   providing support to the management team who have delegated day to day oversight of the risk register. 

The Board of Trustees has conducted its own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. External risks to funding have been considered and internal risks minimised by the use of procedures for the authorisation of all transactions and projects to ensure consistent quality for all operational aspects of the charity. These procedures are reviewed annually to ensure they still meet the needs of the charity. 

Demand for our adult and child services and associated waiting lists continue to grow and be subject to risk and service overview with a strongly managed plan; Dr Duncan continues to work with commissioners to address the resources needed. 

Risk management was further strengthened during the year through the Board’s development of a Critical Incident Plan, which sits alongside the Business Continuity Plan. 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The total reserves as at 31 March 2025 were £567,031 The total funds as at 31 March 2025 were £854,696.  The Board of Trustees have designated funds for use in 2024-2025 as per Note 10 to the accounts. 

The Charity’s unrestricted liquid reserves as at March 2025 were above the necessary reserves policy of 4 months running costs at the 2024-2025 level of expenditure. As at 31 March 2025 the amount of restricted funds held within the reserve policy is £47,275 in respect of grants for outstanding hardship funds, recourse to public funds and employing volunteer co-ordinator. The amount of reserves after making allowances for the restricted and designated reserve is £782,421, the designated are to be spent in 2025/26. 

The Board of Trustees have reviewed their reserves policy. Maintaining the level of reserves at the equivalent of four months running costs is considered to be prudent to ensure that: 

- the running costs of the charity are met in the event that the charity is forced through lack of funding to discontinue, and its affairs wound up; 

- a project can be continued for a short term, when project funding is unexpectedly withdrawn or discontinued, in order to explore the possibility of maintaining the project in the longer term through an alternative funding stream; 

- long term commitments which extend beyond the term of secured funding can be covered should continuation funding not be available e.g. lease commitments; 

- one off pieces of work to promote or develop the charity’s work can be undertaken as opportunities present themselves without the requisite funding being available. 

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## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** 

## **Significant Events** 

This has been a very busy and productive year, with demand for our services increasing by 18% from the previous year. 

The Board has continued to focus on its income strategy, aiming for a diverse spread of income.  We are pleased with increased success of our fundraising plan and particularly links with corporate support.  Volunteer recruitment has also been developed and increased through dedicated resources, which has led to significant additional support for staff and clients. 

Some re-alignment of resources has increased the capacity and strength of our Business Support Team to meet the increasing challenges of, and needs for, ITC, HR, H&S and financial management, without adversely affecting client services. 

We were particularly pleased to support and manage a partnership project with Health, which has been identified nationally as best practice; the project will continue to be funded for next year. 

During the year the Board embarked on a wholesale review of services, which is ongoing, with the aim of ensuring we were meeting our objectives and to identify development needs and opportunities, which will feed into future strategic and delivery plans. 

The Board continues to ensure insight into services and client needs through alternating thematic meetings where staff can showcase their work, promote development opportunities and highlight local and national projects and trends.  It continues to have regular development sessions where risks, challenges and good governance practice can be presented and discussed in depth.  Joint Away Days with staff are held twice annually, including this year the development of the new 5 year Strategic Plan. 

The Board has a Skills Register whereby it can review the experience and expertise of trustees and the board collectively, and effectively identify and target trustee recruitment.   This year we recruited a new Non Executive Financial Director who has started work to support the development and improvement of financial management and board oversight. 

The Trustees greatly value and recognise the commitment and hard work of their staff.  Although  constrained by finances, we have continued to  review staff benefits and terms and conditions and award a cost of living annual increase so that, although we cannot always match public and private sector funding, our aim is that staff will consider NDAS an excellent place to work, which is evidenced through our excellent retention rate and staff surveys. 

## **Plans for the Future** 

Our Income Generation Strategy will continue to be robustly implemented, with constant focus on diversified income, fundraising, corporate partnership support and volunteer resources to support our staff and services.  We will continue to be innovative and creative in how we develop and deliver services, keeping updated with national initiatives and programmes and always aiming to achieve and surpass best practice. 

In the next year we will continue with our Service Reviews to ensure that what we are doing, we are doing well and to feed into future planning 

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## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** 

We will deliver our new Strategic Plan through key objectives: 

1. Leading the Sector, ensuring a strong voice in local plans to address domestic abuse and safe accommodation; 

2. Ensuring diversity and accessibility across our services; 

3. Investing in staff and volunteers; 

4. Improving and developing services; 

5. Delivering proven excellence; 

6. Building stronger partnerships; 

7. Driving financial sustainability. 

Our annual delivery plan will identify and deliver how we will achieve these.  It is managed by the Chief Executive with regular reports to the Board. 

A key and important challenge for 2025-26 will be the intention of the Unitary Authorities to move from commissioning to tendering of supported accommodation services.  Dr Duncan and her team will work with the Board to ensure a strong and competitive tender is made. 

## **Fundraising Standards Information** 

The Fundraising Coordinator continues to play an important role in our Income Strategy.  Whilst we will inevitably continue to rely on significant commissioning to help deliver statutory duties and local strategic plans, we continue to strive to achieve a significant level of independent funding that enables us to develop and deliver services to meet local needs, with flexibility to be innovative and creative, and recruit and retain excellent staff and volunteers. 

With fundraising focussing on income through small and medium grants and corporate partnerships, nevertheless, we continue to support and encourage individual and group fundraising activities and we will continue to hold and participate in awareness raising events countywide, for which our staff, volunteers and supporters continue to go above and beyond to raise much needed funds. 

We comply with the standards set out in the Code of Fundraising Practice, as set and applied by the Fundraising Regulator, and ensure all of our work includes treating people fairly and with respect, explaining our cause clearly and honestly, outlining what money raised can pay for; and in particular being sensitive to people who may be in vulnerable circumstances 

There were no compliance issues, and we received no complaints related to fundraising activity in the last financial year. Compliance with the code is carefully monitored through robust supervision and line management and overview at Board level. 

## **Benefit Statement** 

The charity continues to work to identify, develop and deliver safe services to victims of domestic abuse and their children across Northamptonshire and provides refuge provision to victims countrywide.   We provide 9 refuges that include 2 independent flats across the county, including a specialist substance misuse refuge, a Diversity refuge with Diversity workers, and one of the very few male refuges in the country.   We provide a 24/7 advice line, child centred services and outreach in accessible venues across the county.  On our own and in partnership with other key services, we deliver a full programme of enabling courses aimed at adults, children and families and we hope to further develop work in schools during the next year.  Through effective partnership working we influence domestic abuse strategy and planning.  In line with our commitment to reduce offending and eliminate domestic abuse, we have been modestly successful in securing funding for Voluntary Perpetrator Programmes and we are hopeful that this will continue to be further developed. 

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## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** 

Our services and facilities are monitored and reviewed by the Board of Trustees to ensure they remain fit for purpose and are provided appropriately to enable the furtherance of the charity’s objectives and for the public benefit. 

The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. 

## **Principal Funding Sources** 

The principal funding sources and how expenses have supported the key objectives of the charity for the year are detailed within this report and the financial statements. 

Approved on 14[th] January 2026 by: 

Glynis Bliss, MBE (Chair, Board of Trustees) 

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## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES** 

The trustees (who are also the directors of Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". 

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

In so far as the trustees are aware: 

- there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and 

- the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. 

## AUDITORS 

The auditors, Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. 

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. 

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 14[th] January 2026 and signed on its behalf by: Glynis Bliss (Chair, Board of Trustees) 

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## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE** 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 

- In our opinion the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report.  We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.  We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

## **Conclusions relating to going concern** 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

## **Other information** 

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information 

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## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE** 

and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.  We have nothing to report in this regard. 

## **Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006** 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: 

- the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and 

- the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees. 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or 

- the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees. 

## **Responsibilities of trustees** 

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion.  Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 

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## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE** 

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which the charity operates, focusing on those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The laws and regulations we considered in this context were the Charities Act 2011, Companies Act 2006, United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and relevant Taxation legislation. 

We identified the greatest risk of material impact on the financial statements from irregularities, including fraud, to be the override of controls by management and the understatement of revenue. Our audit procedures to respond to these risks included inquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities, sample testing on the posting of journals, reviewing meeting minutes, regulatory correspondence and professional fees, detailed substantive testing on the completeness of income, and reviewing accounting estimates for biases. We will also review the regulatory correspondence with the Charity Commission. 

Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations. 

These inherent limitations are particularly significant in the case of misstatement resulting from fraud as this may involve sophisticated schemes designed to avoid detection, including deliberate failure to record transactions, collusion or the provision of intentional misrepresentations. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. 

## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 

Nicola Fox FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Statutory Auditor Eagle House 28 Billing Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5AJ Date: 16 January 2026 

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## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025** INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 

|**_NOTE_**<br>**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Incoming Resources**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**_1_**<br>73,045<br>-<br>73,045<br>56,467<br>Investment Income<br>**_2_**<br>17,195<br>-<br>17,195<br>18,905<br>Other Incoming Resources<br>**_3_**<br>2,560<br>-<br>2,560<br>11,870<br>Incoming resources from charitable activities:<br>Rent received<br>476,382<br>-<br>476,382<br>394,943<br>West Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>393,983<br>-<br>393,983<br>373,273<br>North Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>-<br>414,290<br>414,290<br>334,609<br>North Northants Council – Children’s DA<br>support work<br>-<br>63,050<br>63,050<br>10,710<br>West Northants Council support work<br>-<br>69,387<br>69,387<br>31,525<br>PFCC Funding – BAME & Child<br>-<br>57,254<br>57,254<br>57,255<br>NNC Targeted support worker<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>15,000<br>Standing Together – Crossing pathways<br>initiative<br>-<br>8,846<br>8,846<br>45,682<br>PFCC-Serious Violence Duty Funding<br>-<br>18,585<br>18,585<br>17,877<br>The National Lottery Community Fund<br>-<br>22,195<br>22,195<br>11,000<br>NNC Household Support Fund<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,000<br>NRPF – WNC<br>-<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>-<br>7,600<br>7,600<br>10,000<br>Scott Bader<br>-<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish Community Grant<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>Screwfix Foundation<br>-<br>5,250<br>5,250<br>-<br>Global Giving Foundation Grant<br>-<br>15,678<br>15,678<br>3,957<br>**Total incoming resources**<br>**963,165**<br>**695,135**<br>**1,658,300**<br>**1,399,073**|**_NOTE_**<br>**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Incoming Resources**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**_1_**<br>73,045<br>-<br>73,045<br>56,467<br>Investment Income<br>**_2_**<br>17,195<br>-<br>17,195<br>18,905<br>Other Incoming Resources<br>**_3_**<br>2,560<br>-<br>2,560<br>11,870<br>Incoming resources from charitable activities:<br>Rent received<br>476,382<br>-<br>476,382<br>394,943<br>West Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>393,983<br>-<br>393,983<br>373,273<br>North Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>-<br>414,290<br>414,290<br>334,609<br>North Northants Council – Children’s DA<br>support work<br>-<br>63,050<br>63,050<br>10,710<br>West Northants Council support work<br>-<br>69,387<br>69,387<br>31,525<br>PFCC Funding – BAME & Child<br>-<br>57,254<br>57,254<br>57,255<br>NNC Targeted support worker<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>15,000<br>Standing Together – Crossing pathways<br>initiative<br>-<br>8,846<br>8,846<br>45,682<br>PFCC-Serious Violence Duty Funding<br>-<br>18,585<br>18,585<br>17,877<br>The National Lottery Community Fund<br>-<br>22,195<br>22,195<br>11,000<br>NNC Household Support Fund<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,000<br>NRPF – WNC<br>-<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>-<br>7,600<br>7,600<br>10,000<br>Scott Bader<br>-<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish Community Grant<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>Screwfix Foundation<br>-<br>5,250<br>5,250<br>-<br>Global Giving Foundation Grant<br>-<br>15,678<br>15,678<br>3,957<br>**Total incoming resources**<br>**963,165**<br>**695,135**<br>**1,658,300**<br>**1,399,073**|**_NOTE_**<br>**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Incoming Resources**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**_1_**<br>73,045<br>-<br>73,045<br>56,467<br>Investment Income<br>**_2_**<br>17,195<br>-<br>17,195<br>18,905<br>Other Incoming Resources<br>**_3_**<br>2,560<br>-<br>2,560<br>11,870<br>Incoming resources from charitable activities:<br>Rent received<br>476,382<br>-<br>476,382<br>394,943<br>West Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>393,983<br>-<br>393,983<br>373,273<br>North Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>-<br>414,290<br>414,290<br>334,609<br>North Northants Council – Children’s DA<br>support work<br>-<br>63,050<br>63,050<br>10,710<br>West Northants Council support work<br>-<br>69,387<br>69,387<br>31,525<br>PFCC Funding – BAME & Child<br>-<br>57,254<br>57,254<br>57,255<br>NNC Targeted support worker<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>15,000<br>Standing Together – Crossing pathways<br>initiative<br>-<br>8,846<br>8,846<br>45,682<br>PFCC-Serious Violence Duty Funding<br>-<br>18,585<br>18,585<br>17,877<br>The National Lottery Community Fund<br>-<br>22,195<br>22,195<br>11,000<br>NNC Household Support Fund<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,000<br>NRPF – WNC<br>-<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>-<br>7,600<br>7,600<br>10,000<br>Scott Bader<br>-<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish Community Grant<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>Screwfix Foundation<br>-<br>5,250<br>5,250<br>-<br>Global Giving Foundation Grant<br>-<br>15,678<br>15,678<br>3,957<br>**Total incoming resources**<br>**963,165**<br>**695,135**<br>**1,658,300**<br>**1,399,073**|
|---|---|---|
||**_NOTE_**<br>**Incoming Resources**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**_1_**<br>Investment Income<br>**_2_**<br>Other Incoming Resources<br>**_3_**<br>Incoming resources from charitable activities:<br>Rent received<br>West Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>North Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>North Northants Council – Children’s DA<br>support work<br>West Northants Council support work<br>PFCC Funding – BAME & Child<br>NNC Targeted support worker<br>Standing Together – Crossing pathways<br>initiative<br>PFCC-Serious Violence Duty Funding<br>The National Lottery Community Fund<br>NNC Household Support Fund<br>NRPF – WNC<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>Scott Bader<br>Kingsthorpe Parish Community Grant<br>Screwfix Foundation<br>Global Giving Foundation Grant<br>**Total incoming resources**|**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**|
|||73,045<br>-<br>73,045<br>56,467<br>17,195<br>-<br>17,195<br>18,905<br>2,560<br>-<br>2,560<br>11,870<br>476,382<br>-<br>476,382<br>394,943<br>393,983<br>-<br>393,983<br>373,273<br>-<br>414,290<br>414,290<br>334,609<br>-<br>63,050<br>63,050<br>10,710<br>-<br>69,387<br>69,387<br>31,525<br>-<br>57,254<br>57,254<br>57,255<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>15,000<br>-<br>8,846<br>8,846<br>45,682<br>-<br>18,585<br>18,585<br>17,877<br>-<br>22,195<br>22,195<br>11,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,000<br>-<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>-<br>7,600<br>7,600<br>10,000<br>-<br>3,000<br>3,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>5,250<br>5,250<br>-<br>-<br>15,678<br>15,678<br>3,957|
|||**963,165**<br>**695,135**<br>**1,658,300**<br>**1,399,073**|



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## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (continued)** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025** INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 

||**Resources Expended**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Provision of refuges and supporting services<br>**_4_**<br>**Total resources expended**<br>**Net incoming resources for the year**<br>**_5_**<br>**Transfers**<br>**_10_**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of Funds**<br>**Balances brought forward at 1 April 2024**<br>**Balances carried forward at 31 March 2025**|1,009,759<br>672,507<br>1,682,266<br>1,467,418|
|---|---|---|
|||**1,009,759**<br>**672,507**<br>**1,682,266**<br>**1,467,418**|
||||
|||**(46,594)**<br>**22,628**<br>**(23,966)**<br>**(68,345)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**(46,594)**<br>**22,628**<br>**(23,966)**<br>**(68,345)**|
||||
|||**854,015**<br>**24,647**<br>**878,662**<br>**947,007**|
|||**807,421**<br>**47,275**<br>**854,696**<br>**878,662**|
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The company has no recognised gains or losses other than those included in the surplus above. There were no discontinued operations. 

The notes on the following pages form part of these financial statements. 

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## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024.** INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 

|**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024. **INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT|**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024. **INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT|**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024. **INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT|
|---|---|---|
|**_NOTE_**<br>**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**TOTAL 2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Incoming Resources**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**_1_**<br>56,467<br>-<br>56,467<br>Investment Income<br>**_2_**<br>18,905<br>-<br>18,905<br>Other Incoming Resources<br>**_3_**<br>11,870<br>-<br>11,870<br>Incoming resources from charitable activities:<br>Rent received<br>394,943<br>-<br>394,943<br>West Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>373,273<br>-<br>373,273<br>North Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>334,609<br>-<br>334,609<br>North Northants Council - Children's DA<br>support work<br>-<br>10,710<br>10,710<br>West Northants Council support work<br>-<br>31,525<br>31,525<br>PFCC Funding – BAME & Child<br>-<br>57,255<br>57,255<br>NNC Targeted support worker<br>-<br>15,000<br>15,000<br>Standing Together - Crossing pathways<br>initiative<br>-<br>45,682<br>45,682<br>PFCC-Serious Violence Duty Funding<br>-<br>17,877<br>17,877<br>The National Lottery Community Fund<br>-<br>11,000<br>11,000<br>NNC Household Support Fund<br>-<br>4,000<br>4,000<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>-<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>Kingsthorpe Parish Community Grant<br>-<br>2,000<br>2,000<br>Global Giving Foundation Grant<br>3,957<br>-<br>3,957<br>**Total incoming resources**<br>**1,194,024**<br>**205,049**<br>**1,399,073**<br>**Resources Expended**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Provision of refuges and supporting services<br>**_4_**<br>1,260,700<br>206,718<br>1,467,418<br>**Total resources expended**<br>**1,260,700**<br>**206,718**<br>**1,467,418**<br>**Net incoming resources for the year**<br>**_5_**<br>**(66,676)**<br>**(1,669)**<br>**(68,345)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**_10_**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**(66,676)**<br>**(1,669)**<br>**(68,345)**<br>**Reconciliation of Funds**<br>**Balances brought forward at 1 April 2023**<br>**920,691**<br>**26,316**<br>**947,007**<br>**Balances carried forward at 31 March 2024**<br>**854,015**<br>**24,647**<br>**878,662**|||
||**_NOTE_**<br>**Incoming Resources**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**_1_**<br>Investment Income<br>**_2_**<br>Other Incoming Resources<br>**_3_**<br>Incoming resources from charitable activities:<br>Rent received<br>West Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>North Northants Council Community Support<br>Grant<br>North Northants Council - Children's DA<br>support work<br>West Northants Council support work<br>PFCC Funding – BAME & Child<br>NNC Targeted support worker<br>Standing Together - Crossing pathways<br>initiative<br>PFCC-Serious Violence Duty Funding<br>The National Lottery Community Fund<br>NNC Household Support Fund<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>Kingsthorpe Parish Community Grant<br>Global Giving Foundation Grant<br>**Total incoming resources**<br>**Resources Expended**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Provision of refuges and supporting services<br>**_4_**<br>**Total resources expended**<br>**Net incoming resources for the year**<br>**_5_**<br>**Transfers**<br>**_10_**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of Funds**<br>**Balances brought forward at 1 April 2023**<br>**Balances carried forward at 31 March 2024**|**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**TOTAL 2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**|
|||56,467<br>-<br>56,467<br>18,905<br>-<br>18,905<br>11,870<br>-<br>11,870<br>394,943<br>-<br>394,943<br>373,273<br>-<br>373,273<br>334,609<br>-<br>334,609<br>-<br>10,710<br>10,710<br>-<br>31,525<br>31,525<br>-<br>57,255<br>57,255<br>-<br>15,000<br>15,000<br>-<br>45,682<br>45,682<br>-<br>17,877<br>17,877<br>-<br>11,000<br>11,000<br>-<br>4,000<br>4,000<br>-<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>2,000<br>2,000<br>3,957<br>-<br>3,957|
|||**1,194,024**<br>**205,049**<br>**1,399,073**|
|||1,260,700<br>206,718<br>1,467,418|
|||**1,260,700**<br>**206,718**<br>**1,467,418**|
||||
|||**(66,676)**<br>**(1,669)**<br>**(68,345)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**(66,676)**<br>**(1,669)**<br>**(68,345)**|
||||
|||**920,691**<br>**26,316**<br>**947,007**|
|||**854,015**<br>**24,647**<br>**878,662**|



The company has no recognised gains or losses other than those included in the surplus above. There were no discontinued operations. 

The notes on the following pages form part of these financial Statements. 

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## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2025** 

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE. COMPANY NUMBER 2978532 

||**_NOTE_**|**UNRESTRICTED**|**RESTRICTED**|**TOTAL**|**TOTAL**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**FUNDS**|**FUNDS**|**2025**|**2024**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Fixed Assets**||||||
|Tangible Assets|**_7_**|240,390|-|240,390|238,944|
|**Current Assets**||||||
|Debtors, Prepayment and Accrued Income|**_8_**|44,775|11,750|56,525|84,995|
|Cash at bank and in hand||556,273|44,775|601,048|681,718|
|||**601,048**|**56,525**|**657,573**|**766,713**|
|**Creditors**||||||
|Amounts falling due within one year|**_9_**|34,017|9,250|43,267|126,995|
|**Net current assets**||**567,031**|**47,275**|**614,306**|**639,718**|
|**Total assets less current liabilities**||807,421|47,275|854,696|878,662|
|**Creditors**||||||
|Amounts falling due after more than one year||||||
|||-|-|-|-|
|**Net assets**|**10**|**807,421**|**47,275**|**854,696**|**878,662**|
|**Funds**||||||
|Restricted funds||||||
|Community Fund||-|-|-|1,150|
|NNC Hardship (3)||-|-|-|9,977|
|NNC Hardship (2)||-|-|-|1,425|
|West Northants Council||-|10,000|10,000|-|
|Thomas Brington Foundation||-|13,220|13,220|2,650|
|Goodwill Solutions||-|11,597|11,597|7,445|
|Global Giving||-|7,458|7,458|-|
|Scott Bader||-|3,000|3,000|-|
|Kingsthorpe PC||-|2,000|2,000|2,000|
|Designated funds||||||
|Refuge refurbishment||25,000|-|25,000|25,000|
|Other unrestricted funds||782,421|-|782,421|829,015|
|**Total Funds**||**807,421**|**47,275**|**854,696**|**878,662**|



These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small company's regime. 

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 14[th] January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: Glynis Bliss (Chair, Board of Trustees) 

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## **CASH FLOW STATEMENT** 

||**CASH FLOW STATEMENT**|
|---|---|
||**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|
||**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Cash flows from operating activities**<br>**Net cash provided by (used in) operating**<br>**activities**<br>**(79,722)**<br>**(7,690)**<br>**Cash flows from investing activities**<br>Purchase of tangible fixed assets<br>(18,143)<br>(8,974)<br>Interest received<br>17,195<br>18,905<br>**Net cash provided by (used in) investing**<br>**activities**<br>**(948)**<br>**9,931**<br>**Cash flows from financing activities**<br>Repayments of borrowings<br>-<br>-<br>**Net cash provided by (used in) financing**<br>**activities**<br>-<br>**-**<br>**Change in cash and cash equivalents in the**<br>**reporting period**<br>**(80,670)**<br>**2,241**<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of**<br>**the reporting period**<br>**681,718**<br>**679,477**<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the**<br>**reporting period**<br>**601,048**<br>**681,718**<br>**Reconciliation of net income/(expenditure) to**<br>**net cash inflow from operating activities**<br>Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting<br>period<br>(23,966)<br>(68,345)<br>Depreciation charge<br>16,697<br>7,972<br>Finance income<br>(17,195)<br>(18,905)<br>(Increase)/Decrease in debtors<br>28,473<br>(31,370)<br>Increase/(Decrease) in creditors<br>(83,731)<br>102,958<br>**(79,722)**<br>**(7,690)**|



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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **ACCOUNTING POLICIES For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

## a. Basis of preparing the financial statements 

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102)' Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting standard 102'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service is an incorporated charity limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The charity's number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page. 

## b. Taxation 

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. 

## c. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits 

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme.  Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. 

## d. Financial instruments 

Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity date of three months or less. 

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income under administrative expenses. 

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities. 

Where the contractual obligations of financial instruments are equivalent to a similar debt instrument, those financial instruments are classed as financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are presented as such in the balance sheet. Finance costs and gains or losses relating to financial liabilities are included in the profit and loss account. Finance costs are calculated so as to produce a constant rate of return on the outstanding liability. 

## e. Recognition of Incoming Resources 

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when: 

- the Charity becomes entitled to the resources 

- the Trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and 

- the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. 

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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **ACCOUNTING POLICIES For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

## f. Donations and Gifts 

All monetary donations are included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. 

## g. Investment Income 

Investment income is recognised when receivable. 

## h. Grants Receivable 

Revenue grants are credited as incoming resources when they are receivable provided conditions for receipt have been complied with. 

## i. Liability Recognition 

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to pay out resources 

## j. Resources Expended 

Expenditure is allocated in the statement of financial activities between restricted funds and unrestricted funds and is further analysed between charitable activities and governance costs. 

## k. Fund Accounting 

Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes laid down by the donor. Expenditures for those purposes is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of overheads and support costs. 

Unrestricted funds are incoming resources received and generated for expenditure on the general objectives of the charity. Where appropriate, funds are designated by the trustees for specific projects or anticipated major expenditure. 

## l. Fixed Assets 

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment. 

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each balance sheet date. The selection of these residual values and estimated lives requires the exercise of judgement. The trustees are required to assess whether there is an indication of impairment to the carrying value of assets. In making that assessment, judgements are made in estimating value use. The trustees consider that the individual carrying values of assets are supportable by their value in use. 

Depreciation is provided at the following rates to write off all tangible fixed assets with the exception of freehold land, over their expected useful lives. 

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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

**ACCOUNTING POLICIES For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

2% straight line 

Leasehold Property Office Equipment 25% straight line Other Equipment 25% straight line 

As from 2024/25 both Office Equipment and Other Equipment rates have increased from 15% to 25% and have been reflected in the accounts, this is due to previous policy not reflecting the true asset life. The Property rate of 2% remains the same. Note, additional depreciation has not been done retrospectively, only going forward. 

## m. Operating Leases 

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to statement of financial activities on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. 

## n. Intangible Income 

Intangible income, which comprises donated services, is recognised in the notes to the accounts at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. 

## o. Presentational Currency 

The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). 

## p. Going Concern 

The Trustees have considered a period of 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements and have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual statements. 

## q. Significant judgement and estimates 

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company accounting policies.  The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed within the individual accounting policies above. 

## r. Government grant policy 

Government grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. 

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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

||**1.Donations and Legacies**<br>Donations<br>**2.Investment Income**<br>**3.Other Incoming Resources**<br>Student Fees<br>Training<br>Misc. Sales<br>**4.Resources Expended**<br>**Charitable Activities**<br>Salaries and related costs<br>Employer pension<br>Rent and rates<br>Heat and Light<br>Telephone<br>Insurance, repairs and maintenance<br>Hire of rooms<br>Cleaning materials and supplies<br>Furniture and equipment|**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>73,045<br>-<br>73,045<br>56,467|
|---|---|---|
|||**73,045**<br>**-**<br>**73,045**<br>56,467|
|||17,195<br>18,905<br>**17,195**<br>**18,905**<br>700<br>4,700<br>1,860<br>7,035<br>-<br>135<br>**2,560**<br>**11,870**|
|||**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>729,916<br>236,996<br>966,912<br>831,516<br>11,872<br>3,640<br>15,512<br>14,652<br>92,463<br>-<br>92,463<br>92,052<br>91,372<br>-<br>91,372<br>85,393<br>14,645<br>1,644<br>16,289<br>19,314<br>39,745<br>9,638<br>49,383<br>40,000<br>3,047<br>-<br>3,047<br>1,707<br>1,093<br>-<br>1,093<br>1,147<br>8,898<br>-<br>8,898<br>9,268|



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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|
|---|---|---|
|Television rental and TV licences<br>2,226<br>-<br>2,226<br>2,120<br>Motor vehicle and travel expenses<br>13,012<br>6,125<br>19,137<br>14,029<br>Equipment servicing<br>4,998<br>-<br>4,998<br>2,207<br>Sundry expenses<br>2,927<br>1,842<br>4,769<br>2,534<br>IT, Stationery, books and postage<br>37,432<br>-<br>37,432<br>34,530<br>Consultancy/Agency<br>1,775<br>-<br>1,775<br>9,476<br>Training and consultancy<br>12,314<br>-<br>12,314<br>9,385<br>Advertising<br>981<br>-<br>981<br>107<br>Interpreting expenses<br>4,550<br>-<br>4,550<br>4,588<br>Cleaning<br>5,807<br>-<br>5,807<br>6,352<br>HA Management Charges<br>125,206<br>-<br>125,206<br>100,132<br>Children’s work resources<br>2,332<br>-<br>2,332<br>603<br>Counselling Therapist<br>9,855<br>-<br>9,855<br>8,730<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>30,691<br>-<br>30,691<br>25,697<br>DBS checks and Recruitment<br>1,112<br>-<br>1,112<br>1,301<br>Multi Occupancy Licence<br>616<br>-<br>616<br>-<br>No Recourse to public funds<br>-<br>4,357<br>4,357<br>10,997<br>Equipment Replacement<br>8,144<br>9,058<br>17,202<br>-<br>Hardship Expenditure<br>76<br>-<br>76<br>7,205<br>**1,257,105**<br>**273,300**<br>**1,530,405**<br>**1,335,042**|||
||Television rental and TV licences<br>Motor vehicle and travel expenses<br>Equipment servicing<br>Sundry expenses<br>IT, Stationery, books and postage<br>Consultancy/Agency<br>Training and consultancy<br>Advertising<br>Interpreting expenses<br>Cleaning<br>HA Management Charges<br>Children’s work resources<br>Counselling Therapist<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>DBS checks and Recruitment<br>Multi Occupancy Licence<br>No Recourse to public funds<br>Equipment Replacement<br>Hardship Expenditure|2,226<br>-<br>2,226<br>2,120<br>13,012<br>6,125<br>19,137<br>14,029<br>4,998<br>-<br>4,998<br>2,207<br>2,927<br>1,842<br>4,769<br>2,534<br>37,432<br>-<br>37,432<br>34,530<br>1,775<br>-<br>1,775<br>9,476<br>12,314<br>-<br>12,314<br>9,385<br>981<br>-<br>981<br>107<br>4,550<br>-<br>4,550<br>4,588<br>5,807<br>-<br>5,807<br>6,352<br>125,206<br>-<br>125,206<br>100,132<br>2,332<br>-<br>2,332<br>603<br>9,855<br>-<br>9,855<br>8,730<br>30,691<br>-<br>30,691<br>25,697<br>1,112<br>-<br>1,112<br>1,301<br>616<br>-<br>616<br>-<br>-<br>4,357<br>4,357<br>10,997<br>8,144<br>9,058<br>17,202<br>-<br>76<br>-<br>76<br>7,205|
|||**1,257,105**<br>**273,300**<br>**1,530,405**<br>**1,335,042**|



|**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>**£**<br>**Governance Costs of the Charity**<br>Auditor’s remuneration – for audit work<br>7,200<br>-<br>7,200<br>6,066<br>Auditor’s remuneration–non audit work<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>360<br>Depreciation - Owned Assets<br>16,697<br>-<br>16,697<br>7,972<br>Professional fees<br>627<br>- <br>627<br>20<br>**24,524**<br>- <br>**24,524**<br>**14,418**<br>**Support Costs allocated to activities**<br>Staff costs<br>113,085<br>- <br>113,085<br>106,491<br>Employer pension<br>4,235<br>- <br>4,235<br>2,205<br>Office expenses<br>9,092<br>- <br>9,092<br>8,689<br>Bank charges<br>925<br>- <br>925<br>573<br>**127,337**<br>-  <br>**127,337**<br>**117,958**<br>**Total Resources Expended**<br>**1,408,966**<br>**273,300**<br>**1,682,266**<br>**1,467,418**|**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>**£**<br>**Governance Costs of the Charity**<br>Auditor’s remuneration – for audit work<br>7,200<br>-<br>7,200<br>6,066<br>Auditor’s remuneration–non audit work<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>360<br>Depreciation - Owned Assets<br>16,697<br>-<br>16,697<br>7,972<br>Professional fees<br>627<br>- <br>627<br>20<br>**24,524**<br>- <br>**24,524**<br>**14,418**<br>**Support Costs allocated to activities**<br>Staff costs<br>113,085<br>- <br>113,085<br>106,491<br>Employer pension<br>4,235<br>- <br>4,235<br>2,205<br>Office expenses<br>9,092<br>- <br>9,092<br>8,689<br>Bank charges<br>925<br>- <br>925<br>573<br>**127,337**<br>-  <br>**127,337**<br>**117,958**<br>**Total Resources Expended**<br>**1,408,966**<br>**273,300**<br>**1,682,266**<br>**1,467,418**|**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>**£**<br>**Governance Costs of the Charity**<br>Auditor’s remuneration – for audit work<br>7,200<br>-<br>7,200<br>6,066<br>Auditor’s remuneration–non audit work<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>360<br>Depreciation - Owned Assets<br>16,697<br>-<br>16,697<br>7,972<br>Professional fees<br>627<br>- <br>627<br>20<br>**24,524**<br>- <br>**24,524**<br>**14,418**<br>**Support Costs allocated to activities**<br>Staff costs<br>113,085<br>- <br>113,085<br>106,491<br>Employer pension<br>4,235<br>- <br>4,235<br>2,205<br>Office expenses<br>9,092<br>- <br>9,092<br>8,689<br>Bank charges<br>925<br>- <br>925<br>573<br>**127,337**<br>-  <br>**127,337**<br>**117,958**<br>**Total Resources Expended**<br>**1,408,966**<br>**273,300**<br>**1,682,266**<br>**1,467,418**|
|---|---|---|
||**Governance Costs of the Charity**<br>Auditor’s remuneration – for audit work<br>Auditor’s remuneration–non audit work<br>Depreciation - Owned Assets<br>Professional fees<br>**Support Costs allocated to activities**<br>Staff costs<br>Employer pension<br>Office expenses<br>Bank charges<br>**Total Resources Expended**|**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**RESTRICTED**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>**£**|
|||7,200<br>-<br>7,200<br>6,066<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>360<br>16,697<br>-<br>16,697<br>7,972<br>627<br>- <br>627<br>20|
|||**24,524**<br>- <br>**24,524**<br>**14,418**|
|||113,085<br>- <br>113,085<br>106,491<br>4,235<br>- <br>4,235<br>2,205<br>9,092<br>- <br>9,092<br>8,689<br>925<br>- <br>925<br>573|
|||**127,337**<br>-  <br>**127,337**<br>**117,958**|
|||**1,408,966**<br>**273,300**<br>**1,682,266**<br>**1,467,418**|



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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

|**5.Net Income/(Expenditure)**<br>Net income/(expenditure) is stated after<br>charging/(crediting):<br>Auditor’s remuneration for audit work<br>Auditor’s remuneration for non-audit work<br>Depreciation – owned assets<br>**6.Staff Costs and Trustees Remuneration**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Pension costs|**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>7,200<br>6,066<br>-<br>360<br>16,697<br>7,972|
|---|---|
||**23,897**<br>**14,398**|
||**2025**<br>**2024**<br>£<br>£<br>1,001,513 870,814<br>77,498<br>66,023<br>19,747<br>16,857|
||**1,098,758 953,694**|



The average monthly head count was 46 (2024:39) and the average number of employees was 33 (2024:39) on a full-time basis. 

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60k (2024:nil). No Trustees received any remuneration in the year. 

During the year two Trustees received travel expenses of £482 only (2024: £36). 

The total employee remuneration of key management personnel was £62,680 (2024:£59,789). 

|**_7._Tangible Fixed Assets**<br>At 1 April 2024<br>Additions<br>Disposals<br>At 31 March 2025<br>**Depreciation**<br>At April 2024|**OFFICE**<br>**EQUIPMENT**<br>**OTHER**<br>**EQUIPMENT**<br>**LEASEHOLD**<br>**BUILDINGS**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**_£_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br> <br>116,870<br>76,268<br>233,925<br>427,063<br>10,758<br>7,385<br>-<br>18,143<br> <br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|
|---|---|
||**127,628**<br>**83,653**<br>**233,925**<br>**445,206**|
||107,958<br>70,804<br>9,357<br>188,119|



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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|
|---|---|---|
|Charge for the year<br>6,564<br>5,454<br>4,679<br>16,697<br>Disposals<br>- <br>- <br>- <br>-<br>At 31 March 2025<br>**114,522**<br>**76,258**<br>**14,036**<br>**204,816**<br>Net Book Value<br>At 31 March 2025<br>13,106<br>7,395<br>219,889<br>240,390<br>At 31 March 2024<br>8,912<br>5,464<br>224,568<br>238,944<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br> **8. Debtors**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Debtors<br>12,826<br>26,865<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>43,699<br>58,130<br>**56,525**<br>**84,995**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**9. Creditors: amounts due less than**<br>**one year**<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>43,267<br>126,995<br>**43,267**<br>**126,995**|||
||Charge for the year<br>Disposals<br>At 31 March 2025<br>Net Book Value<br>At 31 March 2025<br>At 31 March 2024<br> **8. Debtors**<br>Debtors<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>**9. Creditors: amounts due less than**<br>**one year**<br>Accruals and deferred income|6,564<br>5,454<br>4,679<br>16,697<br>- <br>- <br>- <br>-|
|||**114,522**<br>**76,258**<br>**14,036**<br>**204,816**|
|||13,106<br>7,395<br>219,889<br>240,390<br>8,912<br>5,464<br>224,568<br>238,944<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>12,826<br>26,865<br>43,699<br>58,130<br>**56,525**<br>**84,995**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>43,267<br>126,995<br>**43,267**<br>**126,995**|



The deferred income at the Balance sheet date relates to invoiced contracted services during the previous year that have not been completed. 

|have not been completed.|||
|---|---|---|
||2025|2024|
|Deferred income as at 1stApril 2024|105,330|-|
|Income deferred in the current year|£9,250|£116,242|
|Deferred income released in the year|£105,330|£10,912|
|Deferred income as at 31st March 2025|£9,250|£105,330|



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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|**For the Year Ended 31st March 2025**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**10.Funds** <br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>782,421<br>829,015<br>Designated funds:<br>Refuge Refurbishment<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>**Total**<br>**807,421**<br>**854,015**<br>**Restricted funds**<br>NNC – Hardship Fund (1)<br>-<br>1,425<br>HSF Winter Grant (2)<br>-<br>2,650<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>13,220<br>9,977<br>NNC – Hardship Fund (3)<br>-<br>1,150<br>Community Grant<br>11,597<br>7,445<br>West Northants Council - NRPF<br>10,000<br>-<br>Global Giving<br>7,458<br>-<br>Scott Bader<br>3,000<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe PC<br>2,000<br>2,000<br>**47,275**<br>**24,647**<br>**Movement in Funds**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2025**<br> **Funds**<br>**AT 1 APRIL**<br>**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>**Unrestricted:**<br>General<br>829,015<br>963,165<br>(979,068)<br>(30,691)<br>782,421<br>829,015<br>963,165<br>(979,068)<br>(30,691)<br>782,421<br>**Designated**<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>25,000<br>-<br>(30,691)<br>30,691<br>25,000<br>  <br> <br>25,000<br> -<br>(30,691)<br>30691<br>25,000<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**<br>854,015<br>963,165<br>(1,009,759)<br>-<br>807,421<br>**Restricted:**<br>North Northants Council - Community<br>Support<br>-<br>414,290<br>(414,290)<br>-<br>-<br>North Northants Council - Children's<br>DA support<br>-<br>69,387<br>(69,387)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council - Children's DA<br>support<br>-<br>63,050<br>(63,050)<br>-<br>-<br>PFCC Funding BAME & child<br>-<br>57,254<br>(57,254)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council - NRPF<br>-<br>10,000<br>-<br>-<br>10,000|||||||
|||**AT 1 APRIL**<br>829,015|**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>963,165|**EXPENDITURE**<br>(979,068)|**2025**<br>**£**|**2024**<br>**£**|
||||||782,421<br>25,000|829,015<br>25,000|
||||||**807,421**|**854,015**|
||||||-<br>-<br>13,220<br>-<br>11,597<br>10,000<br>7,458<br>3,000<br>2,000|1,425<br>2,650<br>9,977<br>1,150<br>7,445<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,000|
||||||**47,275**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>(30,691)|**24,647**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>782,421|
|||829,015|963,165|(979,068)|(30,691)|782,421|
|||25,000|-|(30,691)<br>|30,691|25,000|
|||25,000|-|(30,691)|30691|25,000|
||||||||
|||854,015|963,165|(1,009,759)|-|807,421|
|||-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|414,290<br>69,387<br>63,050<br>57,254<br>10,000|(414,290)<br>(69,387)<br>(63,050)<br>(57,254)<br>-|-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>10,000|



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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

**For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

|Standing Together - Crossing<br>pathways<br>NNC Hardship Fund (1)<br>NNC Hardship Fund (2)<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>NNC Hardship Fund (3)<br>Community Fund<br>PFCC & serious Violence Duty<br>Funding<br>Kingsthorpe Parish LG<br>Global Giving<br>Scott Bader<br>Screwfix Foundation<br>**Total Funds**|-<br>8,846<br>(8,846)<br>-<br>-<br>1,425<br>-<br>(1,425)<br>-<br>-<br>2,650<br>-<br>(2,650)<br>-<br>-<br>9,977<br>7,600<br>(4,357)<br>-<br>13,220<br>1,150<br>-<br>(1,150)<br>-<br>-<br>7,445<br>22,195<br>(18,043)<br>-<br>11,597<br>-<br>18,585<br>(18,585)<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>15,678<br>(8,220)<br>7,458<br>-<br>3,000<br>-<br>3,000<br>-<br>5,250<br>(5,250)<br>-<br>-|
|---|---|
||24,647<br>695,135<br>(672,507)<br>-<br>47,275|
|||
||878,662<br>1,658,300<br>(1,682,266)<br> -<br>854,696|



## **Designated** 

The Refuge refurbishment is funding for planned decoration, replacement carpets on a cyclic rota of all refuges. The Transfer balance relates to expenditure of decoration in a particular refuge. 

## **Restricted** 

North Northants Council Community Support Grant is specific to overall DA support service provided in the area. North and West Northants Council is in respect of specific children's work in Northamptonshire. PFCC Funding is specific for provision BAME and Children work. 

West Northants Council is specifically for clients who enter refuge with no recourse to public funds. 

Standing Together pathways is in respect of health provisions for victims of DA in local region. 

NNC Hardship 1,2 & 3, funds relate to service charge relief and winter clothing/bedding for NNC area clients. Thomas Brington Foundation relates to funding for clients with no recourse to public funding. 

Community fund grant is specific for funding of our Volunteer Co-ordinator post, over a 3 year period. PFCC Serious Violence Duty Funding is specific for perpetrator work. 

Kingsthorpe Parish Community grant is in respect of rear garden fencing work at one of our refuges in Northampton, to reestablish a car park area. 

Global Giving is for conversion of back garden area to parking and move on packs for clients leaving refuge. Scott Bader grant is funding for providing a client counselling. 

Screwfix Foundation is conversion of play area in North area refuge to rubber matting on Health and safety grounds. 

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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

|**Movement in Funds**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2024**<br> **Funds**<br>**AT 1 APRIL**<br>**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>**Unrestricted:**<br>General<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>**Designated**<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>25,000<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>  <br> <br>25,000<br> -<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**<br>920,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,260,700)<br>-<br>854,015<br>**Restricted:**<br>North Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>-<br>10,710<br>(10,710)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>31,525<br>(31,525)<br>-<br>-<br>PFCC Funding BAME & child<br>57,255<br>(57,255)<br>-<br>-<br>North Northants Council - Target<br>support worker<br>-<br>15,000<br>(15,000)<br>-<br>-<br>Standing Together - Crossing<br>pathways<br>45,682<br>(45,682)<br>-<br>-<br>Northampton Town Council<br>1,444<br>-<br>(1,444)<br>-<br>-<br>NNC Hardship Fund (1)<br>4,872<br>-<br>(3,447)<br>-<br>1,425<br>NNC Hardship Fund (2)<br>10,000<br>-<br>(7,350)<br>-<br>2,650<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>(10,023)<br>-<br>9,977<br>NNC Hardship Fund (3)<br>-<br>4,000<br>(2,850)<br>-<br>1,150<br>Community Fund<br>-<br>11,000<br>(3,555)<br>-<br>7,445<br>PFCC & serious Violence Duty<br>Funding<br>-<br>17,877<br>(17,877)<br>-<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish LG<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>26,316<br>205,049<br>(206,718)<br>-<br>24,647<br>**Total Funds**<br>947,007<br>1,399,073<br>(1,467,418)<br> -<br>878,662|**Movement in Funds**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2024**<br> **Funds**<br>**AT 1 APRIL**<br>**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>**Unrestricted:**<br>General<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>**Designated**<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>25,000<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>  <br> <br>25,000<br> -<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**<br>920,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,260,700)<br>-<br>854,015<br>**Restricted:**<br>North Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>-<br>10,710<br>(10,710)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>31,525<br>(31,525)<br>-<br>-<br>PFCC Funding BAME & child<br>57,255<br>(57,255)<br>-<br>-<br>North Northants Council - Target<br>support worker<br>-<br>15,000<br>(15,000)<br>-<br>-<br>Standing Together - Crossing<br>pathways<br>45,682<br>(45,682)<br>-<br>-<br>Northampton Town Council<br>1,444<br>-<br>(1,444)<br>-<br>-<br>NNC Hardship Fund (1)<br>4,872<br>-<br>(3,447)<br>-<br>1,425<br>NNC Hardship Fund (2)<br>10,000<br>-<br>(7,350)<br>-<br>2,650<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>(10,023)<br>-<br>9,977<br>NNC Hardship Fund (3)<br>-<br>4,000<br>(2,850)<br>-<br>1,150<br>Community Fund<br>-<br>11,000<br>(3,555)<br>-<br>7,445<br>PFCC & serious Violence Duty<br>Funding<br>-<br>17,877<br>(17,877)<br>-<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish LG<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>26,316<br>205,049<br>(206,718)<br>-<br>24,647<br>**Total Funds**<br>947,007<br>1,399,073<br>(1,467,418)<br> -<br>878,662|**Movement in Funds**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2024**<br> **Funds**<br>**AT 1 APRIL**<br>**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>**Unrestricted:**<br>General<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>**Designated**<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>25,000<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>  <br> <br>25,000<br> -<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**<br>920,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,260,700)<br>-<br>854,015<br>**Restricted:**<br>North Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>-<br>10,710<br>(10,710)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>31,525<br>(31,525)<br>-<br>-<br>PFCC Funding BAME & child<br>57,255<br>(57,255)<br>-<br>-<br>North Northants Council - Target<br>support worker<br>-<br>15,000<br>(15,000)<br>-<br>-<br>Standing Together - Crossing<br>pathways<br>45,682<br>(45,682)<br>-<br>-<br>Northampton Town Council<br>1,444<br>-<br>(1,444)<br>-<br>-<br>NNC Hardship Fund (1)<br>4,872<br>-<br>(3,447)<br>-<br>1,425<br>NNC Hardship Fund (2)<br>10,000<br>-<br>(7,350)<br>-<br>2,650<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>(10,023)<br>-<br>9,977<br>NNC Hardship Fund (3)<br>-<br>4,000<br>(2,850)<br>-<br>1,150<br>Community Fund<br>-<br>11,000<br>(3,555)<br>-<br>7,445<br>PFCC & serious Violence Duty<br>Funding<br>-<br>17,877<br>(17,877)<br>-<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish LG<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>26,316<br>205,049<br>(206,718)<br>-<br>24,647<br>**Total Funds**<br>947,007<br>1,399,073<br>(1,467,418)<br> -<br>878,662|**Movement in Funds**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2024**<br> **Funds**<br>**AT 1 APRIL**<br>**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>**Unrestricted:**<br>General<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>**Designated**<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>25,000<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>  <br> <br>25,000<br> -<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**<br>920,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,260,700)<br>-<br>854,015<br>**Restricted:**<br>North Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>-<br>10,710<br>(10,710)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>31,525<br>(31,525)<br>-<br>-<br>PFCC Funding BAME & child<br>57,255<br>(57,255)<br>-<br>-<br>North Northants Council - Target<br>support worker<br>-<br>15,000<br>(15,000)<br>-<br>-<br>Standing Together - Crossing<br>pathways<br>45,682<br>(45,682)<br>-<br>-<br>Northampton Town Council<br>1,444<br>-<br>(1,444)<br>-<br>-<br>NNC Hardship Fund (1)<br>4,872<br>-<br>(3,447)<br>-<br>1,425<br>NNC Hardship Fund (2)<br>10,000<br>-<br>(7,350)<br>-<br>2,650<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>(10,023)<br>-<br>9,977<br>NNC Hardship Fund (3)<br>-<br>4,000<br>(2,850)<br>-<br>1,150<br>Community Fund<br>-<br>11,000<br>(3,555)<br>-<br>7,445<br>PFCC & serious Violence Duty<br>Funding<br>-<br>17,877<br>(17,877)<br>-<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish LG<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>26,316<br>205,049<br>(206,718)<br>-<br>24,647<br>**Total Funds**<br>947,007<br>1,399,073<br>(1,467,418)<br> -<br>878,662|**Movement in Funds**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2024**<br> **Funds**<br>**AT 1 APRIL**<br>**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>**Unrestricted:**<br>General<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>**Designated**<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>25,000<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>  <br> <br>25,000<br> -<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**<br>920,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,260,700)<br>-<br>854,015<br>**Restricted:**<br>North Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>-<br>10,710<br>(10,710)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>31,525<br>(31,525)<br>-<br>-<br>PFCC Funding BAME & child<br>57,255<br>(57,255)<br>-<br>-<br>North Northants Council - Target<br>support worker<br>-<br>15,000<br>(15,000)<br>-<br>-<br>Standing Together - Crossing<br>pathways<br>45,682<br>(45,682)<br>-<br>-<br>Northampton Town Council<br>1,444<br>-<br>(1,444)<br>-<br>-<br>NNC Hardship Fund (1)<br>4,872<br>-<br>(3,447)<br>-<br>1,425<br>NNC Hardship Fund (2)<br>10,000<br>-<br>(7,350)<br>-<br>2,650<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>(10,023)<br>-<br>9,977<br>NNC Hardship Fund (3)<br>-<br>4,000<br>(2,850)<br>-<br>1,150<br>Community Fund<br>-<br>11,000<br>(3,555)<br>-<br>7,445<br>PFCC & serious Violence Duty<br>Funding<br>-<br>17,877<br>(17,877)<br>-<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish LG<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>26,316<br>205,049<br>(206,718)<br>-<br>24,647<br>**Total Funds**<br>947,007<br>1,399,073<br>(1,467,418)<br> -<br>878,662|**Movement in Funds**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2024**<br> **Funds**<br>**AT 1 APRIL**<br>**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>**Unrestricted:**<br>General<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>**Designated**<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>25,000<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>  <br> <br>25,000<br> -<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**<br>920,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,260,700)<br>-<br>854,015<br>**Restricted:**<br>North Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>-<br>10,710<br>(10,710)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>31,525<br>(31,525)<br>-<br>-<br>PFCC Funding BAME & child<br>57,255<br>(57,255)<br>-<br>-<br>North Northants Council - Target<br>support worker<br>-<br>15,000<br>(15,000)<br>-<br>-<br>Standing Together - Crossing<br>pathways<br>45,682<br>(45,682)<br>-<br>-<br>Northampton Town Council<br>1,444<br>-<br>(1,444)<br>-<br>-<br>NNC Hardship Fund (1)<br>4,872<br>-<br>(3,447)<br>-<br>1,425<br>NNC Hardship Fund (2)<br>10,000<br>-<br>(7,350)<br>-<br>2,650<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>(10,023)<br>-<br>9,977<br>NNC Hardship Fund (3)<br>-<br>4,000<br>(2,850)<br>-<br>1,150<br>Community Fund<br>-<br>11,000<br>(3,555)<br>-<br>7,445<br>PFCC & serious Violence Duty<br>Funding<br>-<br>17,877<br>(17,877)<br>-<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish LG<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>26,316<br>205,049<br>(206,718)<br>-<br>24,647<br>**Total Funds**<br>947,007<br>1,399,073<br>(1,467,418)<br> -<br>878,662|**Movement in Funds**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2024**<br> **Funds**<br>**AT 1 APRIL**<br>**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TRANSFERS**<br>**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>**Unrestricted:**<br>General<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>895,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,235,700)<br>(25,000)<br>829,015<br>**Designated**<br>Refuge refurbishment<br>25,000<br>-<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>  <br> <br>25,000<br> -<br>(25,000)<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>**Total Unrestricted Funds**<br>920,691<br>1,194,024<br>(1,260,700)<br>-<br>854,015<br>**Restricted:**<br>North Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>-<br>10,710<br>(10,710)<br>-<br>-<br>West Northants Council -<br>Children's DA support<br>31,525<br>(31,525)<br>-<br>-<br>PFCC Funding BAME & child<br>57,255<br>(57,255)<br>-<br>-<br>North Northants Council - Target<br>support worker<br>-<br>15,000<br>(15,000)<br>-<br>-<br>Standing Together - Crossing<br>pathways<br>45,682<br>(45,682)<br>-<br>-<br>Northampton Town Council<br>1,444<br>-<br>(1,444)<br>-<br>-<br>NNC Hardship Fund (1)<br>4,872<br>-<br>(3,447)<br>-<br>1,425<br>NNC Hardship Fund (2)<br>10,000<br>-<br>(7,350)<br>-<br>2,650<br>Thomas Brington Foundation<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>(10,023)<br>-<br>9,977<br>NNC Hardship Fund (3)<br>-<br>4,000<br>(2,850)<br>-<br>1,150<br>Community Fund<br>-<br>11,000<br>(3,555)<br>-<br>7,445<br>PFCC & serious Violence Duty<br>Funding<br>-<br>17,877<br>(17,877)<br>-<br>-<br>Kingsthorpe Parish LG<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>2,000<br>26,316<br>205,049<br>(206,718)<br>-<br>24,647<br>**Total Funds**<br>947,007<br>1,399,073<br>(1,467,418)<br> -<br>878,662|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**AT 1 APRIL**<br>895,691|**INCOMING**<br>**RESOURCES**<br>1,194,024|**EXPENDITURE**<br>(1,235,700)|**TRANSFERS**<br>(25,000)|**AT 31**<br>**MARCH**<br>829,015|
|||895,691|1,194,024|(1,235,700)|(25,000)|829,015|
|||25,000|-|(25,000)<br>|25,000|25,000|
|||25,000|-|(25,000)|25,000|25,000|
||||||||
|||920,691|1,194,024|(1,260,700)|-|854,015|
|||-<br>-<br>1,444<br>4,872<br>10,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|10,710<br>31,525<br>57,255<br>15,000<br>45,682<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>10,000<br>4,000<br>11,000<br>17,877<br>2,000|(10,710)<br>(31,525)<br>(57,255)<br>(15,000)<br>(45,682)<br>(1,444)<br>(3,447)<br>(7,350)<br>(10,023)<br>(2,850)<br>(3,555)<br>(17,877)<br>-|-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>1,425<br>2,650<br>9,977<br>1,150<br>7,445<br>-<br>2,000|
|||26,316|205,049|(206,718)|-|24,647|
||||||||
|||947,007|1,399,073|(1,467,418)|-|878,662|



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## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025** 

## **Designated** 

The Refuge refurbishment is funding for planned decoration, replacement carpets on a cyclic rota of all refuges. The Transfer balance relates to expenditure of decoration in a particular refuge. 

## **Restricted** 

North and West Northants Council is in respect of specific children's work in Northamptonshire. 

PFCC Funding is specific for provision BAME and Children work. 

North Northants Council is in respect of specific perpetrator work. 

Standing Together pathways is in respect of health provisions for victims of DA in local region. 

Northampton Town Council grant is in respect of purchasing move on packs for outgoing clients. 

NNC Hardship 1,2 & 3, funds relate to service charge relief and winter clothing/bedding for NNC area clients. Thomas Brington Foundation relates to funding for clients with no recourse to public funding. 

Community fund grant is specific for funding of our Volunteer Co-ordinator post, over a 3-year period. PFCC Serious Violence Duty Funding is specific for perpetrator work. 

Kingsthorpe Parish Community grant is in respect of rear garden grounds work at one of our refuges in Northampton, to reestablish a car park area. 

## 11. **Related Party Transactions** 

There were no related party transactions during the year (2024: 0). 

## 12. **Called up Share Capital** 

The company is limited by guarantee and does not have any issued share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company (should this be wound up during membership or within one year after ceasing to be a member), for payment of debts and liabilities of the Company contracted before ceasing to be a member. The contribution is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. 

## 13. **Contingent Liabilities and Capital Commitments** 

- The company had no contingent liabilities or capital commitments as at 31 March 2025 or 31 March 2024. 

## 14. **Leasing Agreements** 

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as they fall due as follows. 

|||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Expiring**||£|£|
|Within 1 year||57,579|52,893|
|2- 5 years||14,734|2,776|
||Total|72,313|55,669|



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## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** 

## **Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service** 

Registered Charity No: 1070741 Registered Company No: 2978532 (A Company Limited by Guarantee) 

## **Registered Office address:** 

Keep House 124 High Street Wollaston Wellingborough NN29 7RJ 

Telephone Number: 0300 0120154 Email address: info@ndas.co Website:  www.ndas.co 

## **Auditors:** 

Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited Eagle House, 28 Billing Road Northampton, NN1 5AJ 

## **Bankers:** 

Barclays Bank PO Box 23 Northampton NN1 4YD 

## **Investment Management:** 

CCLA Investment Management Ltd COIF Charities Deposit Fund One Angel Lane London EC4R 3AB 

United Trust bank Ltd One Ropemaker Street London EC2Y 9AW 

## **Solicitors:** 

Wilson Browne Solicitors 60b Oxford Street Wellingborough Northants NN8 4JJ 

**Company Secretary: Chief Executive: Board of Trustees & Directors:** 

Dr Rachel Duncan Dr Rachel Duncan Glynis Bliss (Chairperson) Jo Burns (co-Vice-Chair) Felicity Lister (co-Vice Chair) David Loyd-Hearn - resigned 21[st] December 2024 Beverley McConnell Rufia Ashraf Marianne Tyrell - appointed 10[th] September 2025 Karen Kerr- appointed 12[th] November 2025 Jessica Brosnan - appointed 12[th] November 2025 Ruby Ali-Newman - appointed 12[th] November 2025 Lynda Cox - resigned 26[th] March 2025 Eric Lennox - resigned 8[th] July 2024 Mark Behan Andrea Gomm - resigned 30[th] July 2025 Sarah Woodward - appointed 23[rd] May 2024, resigned 30[th] January 2025 Shahnaz Zaman - appointed 20[th] June 2024, resigned 8[th] September 2025 Jaime O’Beirne - appointed 11[th] September 2024 

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