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Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 Page Trustees. annual POrt {incorporaling the director's report) Independent auditols port to Ihe members 18 ststement of financial activities (including income and expendituré account) 22 Statement of financial position 23 Statement of cash flows 24 Notes to the financial statemenls 25
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) Year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees. who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Reference and administrative delails Registered charity name Safeline Waiwick Charity registralion number 1070854 Company registration number 03529271 Principal <>ffice and registsrèd office 6 New Street Warwick CV34 4RX The trustees L. Ward L. J. Scott OBE M. E. T. Davies CVO DL E. Hogg - Chair of Trustees R. Jenkinson B. Patel C L. Moynihan S. Shoreman M. M. Mullins (Resigned 3 May 20241 Audllor Edwards Pearson & While {Audit) Limited Chartered Certified Accountants & statutory audilor 8 Jury Street Warwick CV34 4EW Bankers The Co-operative Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6WT Chlef executlve offlcer N. Henderson
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Chair's report Hello, my name is Eric Hogg., I'rn Chair of Safeline's Board of Trustees, and it's my pleasure to welwme you to Safeline's Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-25. At a time when things generally appear to be getting worse 9lobally, we hope this report will provide some hope and optimism that despite the gloomy outlook, we continue to make life better for our clients who have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse. When l joined the Board of Trustees in 2018, 1 was molivated by an increasing personal awareness of the extent of sexual abuse in all strata of our society. Sadly. since then it has become very clear that the exlent of my awareness was only the tip of the iceberg. As my awareness has grown over the last seven y6ars, so has that of society genera11y. It is still a difficult conversation to have for many people, bul with in¢asInglY frequent coverage of high-profile cases in the media. awareness continues to grow, and conversations are becoming easier. There remain many issues lo overcome, and victims of sexual abuse still nead exceptional courage and perseverance to pursue the justice they deserve., but Safeline wnsistently demonstrates that with the right suppjrt and guidance, they can overcome the trauma and move on with their lives. Elsewhere in this Report you will find a report written by our CEO, Neil Henderson. 11 is a passionate, honest and personal account of his motivation and the work of Safeline's staff in delivering our services to those whose lives have been imp8Cted, and often destroyed, by their experience of sexual abuse in its many forms. In his report Neil indudes two anonymous case studies which serve to demonstrate and reinforce why everyone associated with Safeline is so passionate about what we do. IVS easy to use words like 'passion' and 'commilment' in a report such as this and we risk devaluing the words if we overuse them. However, throughoLrt my business career I was often helping companies to develop an environment that encouraged development and allowed employees to maximise their potential in the pursuit of eXllen. Not surprisingly I came across many clalms from businesses about the passlon and commitment of their people. but the reality was that few lived up to those daims. It has therefore been refreshing lo be part of an organisation that really does 'live the values, and encourage everyone from senior managers lo volunteers to be pro-aclive in the development of Safeline. Rarely have I come across such genuine passion and commitment in an organisalion, and it is this personal desire by everyone in our organisation to support the victims and survivors of sexual abuse to the best of their ability, Ihal makes Safeline so special. As truslees we are not involved in th8 operational aspects of Safeline, bul we all share the passion for what we do. Having chaired many Boards and cx)mmittees over the years I can honestly say that we have a great team of Trustees who work well together to the benefit of the charity. We are a diverse group with a breadth of practical expeiience across a range of functions. Always supportive, we do not however, hesitate to challenge and test any and every aspect of what we do as a charity. Our big challenge is to sel the general direction and strategy of Ihe tharity in conjunction with the leadership team. This year, with recent uncertainties, both domestic and intemational. we had some interesting and insightful conversations about the threats and opportunities we face. The previous ten years have seen subslanlial growth in our activities and funding, and it was clear that Ihe biggest Ihreat to continuing that trend came from the uncertainty surrounding future levels of funding. mainly from Government. Prompted by that uncertainty we had in4epth discussions about future funding and once again, staff have been In¢dible in their proacliveness about both cost savings and potential new sources of funding. Trustees have played their part in these discussions and continue lo lend support wherever possible through their own contacts and potential leads. Innovalion has long been a strength of the Charity, and this year has tested our ability to new levels. Despite our income exceeding £2 million for the first lime, we have all been conscious of potential loss of funding as Government struggles to balance the books. Trustees were kept fully informed via our 'Risk Regislerf updates and recognised the need lo protect future capability through the judicious use of our reserves. At the same time our staff and volunteers were made aware of the potential threats. No one relishes the need to reduce costs but by adopting the same principles used in our'Quality Improvement, approach, everyone was invited lo participate in a discussion about cost saving and ideas to generate new income streams. The response was magnificent and the adoption of several 'marginal improvements, based on their suggestions has enuraged other innovations, all of which will have a positive impact in the future.
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Perhaps one of the most exciting innovations to emerge has been to capitalise on our experience in 'Prevention'. In recent years our prevention offering has grown, and many schools have taken advantage of the programmes designed SplfIcallY for Children and delivered both in schools and other settings. Given the obvious and very real threat lo young people posed by social media and the intemet there is a clear need for raising awareness of the potential threats and how to deal with them. Safeline is uniquely positioned in having practical experience of working with young people on these issues and is therefo well placed to fulfil the need. Watch this space! Looking to the future, the only certainty is that things will get worse before they get better. There will be difficult decisions to be made, and the landscape will have changed. maybe forever. For the charity this is nothing new. Since the Covid era of 2020, staff have been responding to new scenarios and challenges. For Truslees, there will be fresh challenges about the future direclion of Safeline,. questions about how to make the best use of resources lo support the ever-increasing demand on our services. However difficult the road, we can be confident that everyone in the organisation will continue to be innovative and focussèd on supporting as many people as possible, irrespective of age, sexual orientation. QUural or religious background, who have experienced or are vulnerable lo Ihe horrors of sexual abuse. Erlc Hogg, Chalr of Board of Trustees
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Structure, governance and managemènt These financial statements represent the accounts of Safeline Warwick. the charity's individual entity. The charity does not have any subsidiaries or associated entilies. Govemin Document Safeline was established in 1994. It beme a Company Limited by Guarantee on 17th March 1998 and a Registered Chariiy on 4th August 1998. As a charitable company it has Memorandum and Articles of Association as its goveming document. These were amended in 2001 and 2007. The Memorandum and Articles of Assoaation established Safeline objects and powers. Recruitment and A intment of Mana ement Committee Trustees of the Charity are also Company DirtorS and under the company's Articles are known as member5 of the Board. Under requirements of the Memorandum and Articles, mernrs of the Board seNe for an annual period and retire by rotation at each Annual General Meeting. As part of the stralegic planning process. we undertake a systematic assessment of the Board's skills and knowledge each year and a needs analysis lo idenlify any requirements for new skillslknowledge, trainin9, or personal development that will support the successful delivery of our strategic plan. once the Organisation's needs have been identified, we target and recruit Trustees with the suitable skills, using established networks and advertising to attract suitable candidales. The Charity follow robust governance practi which align with the princ4ples of the Charity Govemance Code. demonslrated through transparent reporting, clear role definitions for trustees and staff, and a focus on effective risk m8n8gement and ethical slandards. Trustees Induction and Trainin New Trustees are given a detailed Safeline indudion by the Chair, other Trustees, the Chief Executive and Safeline staff and are issued with a Trustee Handbook that outlines the vision, mission and values of the organisation as well as what it means to be a trustee wilh roles and responsibilities highlighted. Or anisalional Struclure Safeline has a provision for a maximum of len Trustees and the Board meets at least four times a year. Trustees are responsible for the effective governan of the charity. ensuring il achieves its tharitable objectives. as well as maintaining high legal and ethical standards in the eyes of ils service users, gUlatOry bodies and the wider community. Trustees delegate the day-to-day operational management of Safeline to the Chief Executive (Neil Henderson) to ensure anyone supported by the charity receiv&5 the best FX)ssible support available. Risk Man emenl The CEO is primarily accountable for identifying the major risks that could impact the sustainabiltty of the charity and works with the senior leadership team lo develop mitigating actions to manage them. The major risks identified during 2024125 were.. Loss of funding due to grants finishing 31 March 2025 Insuffiaent funding generally Succession planning Insufficient and inadequate aCmMOdatIOn Cyber serItY attadfis Risk management is a standing agenda item on every Trustee Board meeting. Trustees review the identified high priority risks and Ihe mitigating actions designed to manage them, at every board meeting. Agreed amendments to the risk register are captured in the board minutes and actioned by named individuals.
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Public Benefit Test As part of the updated Charities Act 2006 all chaiities need to promole and show how public benefit is being addressed. All activities are undertaken to further the tharvty's purposes for the public benefit.. Trustees have had regard lo the Charity Commission's guidan on public benefit. Safeline aims to protect and support anyone at risk of sexual abuse and support those already affected. SeNices include free, timely. and long-tem counselliro support {face-toface, telephone and online), Grealive therapies. prevenlion and eady intervention projects for vulnerable children and young people. Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy support for anyone wanting to report Iheir abuse to Ihe police and pursue it through the criminal justice process. A nalional telephone and online suprxjrt service for male survivors of sexual abuse and a national telephone and online counselling service for victims of child sexual abuse aged 16-years+ We also offer Training inlerventions for any organisation that wants lo prevent sexual abuse and sexual hara55ment and for professionals who provide therapeutic support to survivors of sexual abuse. Obj6¢tlves and actlvltles Safeline's vision is that.. -Everyone affected by or at rlsk of sexual abuse and rape feels supported and empowered- Safeline's mission is to provide specialist, tailored free supwrt for anyone affected by or at risk of sexual violen and abuse. that empowers them lo make choices about the lives Ihey want and helps prevent abuse. The charitable objectives are: Provide qualifsed Prevention and Early Intervention coordinators lo help prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in WanNickshire. Provide qualified Counsellors, Psychother8pists, Creative therapists. Helpline advisors and general Support staff to effectively support anyone at risk of or affecled by sexual abuse throughout England and Wales on how to pe with and move beyond their unwanted sexual experiences. Provide qualified 8dvocateg to deliver effective emotional and practical support lo viclimslsurvivors of sexual violence crimes. Provide comprehensive education and training interventions lo help prevent sexual abuse and to equip professionals, with the skillslknowledge Ihey need to help victimslsuNivors recover from their trauma. Generate awareness and understanding amongst Ihe public of Ihe prevalence and impacl of sexual abuse on victimslsurvivors. their families and the wider society and lo campaign for improved funding to prevent sexual abuse and support those already affeded.
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (eontinu8d) Year ended 31 March 2025 Objectives and activities (continued) Fundraising SUSSfUllY delivering our vision and mission requires money. so we have invested in a team of dedicated fundraisinglBusiness Development professionals to help generate as muth in(x)me as possible to support as many viclimslsurvivors as we can with high-quality services. The Head of Development is a key member of Safeline's Senior Leadership Team which refiects the Importan of the role. Generating income to support the activitses of the charity is an ongoing effort, not a 'starl-stop' aclivity. The psence of dedicaled. in-house fundraisers allows for Ihe continuous idenlification and pursuil of income opportunities. The fvndraising team have a profound understanding and emotional connection to the charity's work., some of the team havo lived experience and are past users of our seryices. Our fundraisers are embedded within the organisation and wtness at first-hand the impact our work has on our beneficiaries. They have ready access to inlemal experts and are constantly leaming and developing Iheir understanding. This approach has enhanced the authenticity and quality of our fundraising and delivered significant income growth over the last 8-years. The tasks that can be perfomied by employed fundraisers is far more comprehensive Ihan that of freelan fundraisers which helps make our fundraising approach much more impactful and cost-effective. We currently have three full-time fundraisers, and they perfom a wide range of activities including bid writing, digilal marketing, relatnshiP management. marketing communications, event management. Safeline fully complies with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice. and we have never received a complaint regarding our fundraising activities. Our Head of Development is acuntable for creating Safeline's fundraising Strategy, ensuring income generation is heardlowned * EXutive and Board level and cultivating a 'whole-team approach. to fundraising throughout Ihe organisation. Everyone at Safeline has an imFK)rtant role to play in generating income for the charity. Safeline has a fundraising strategy which is regulady reviewed and updaled. It has 4 key objeclives.. Grow income to increase our capacity to help more pPIe with high*uality support. Diversify income to ensure we are nol over-reli8nt on any one stream. Increase longer-temi funding, (More than 12-months). so we can plan with confidence. Increase Ihe proportion of UnStricted income so we have greater flexibility to allocate these resources how and when we like.
Safeline Wanmick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnu•d) Year ended 31 March 2025 Obje¢tlve$ and a¢tivltles (¢ontlnufjd) Volunteers Safeline has 52 volunteers, an increase of 25 (+86°A) compared to 2023124.. We have 6 volunteer o)unsellors, 1 qualified volunteer and 5 student volunteers. This is a reduction on previous years because we have now adopted a paid unsellor resourcing model. Using paid counsellors, is more expensive, but they are reliable, more experienced and better qualified allowing them to work with a wider range of clients, especially those with complex needs. Our experience is ih paid counsellors help minimise waiting times and improve outcomes because more clients can be allocated to them and they are much more experienced in supporting victimslsujvivors of sexual abuse. We have 6 volunteers that support our Prevention and Early intervention team providing support to children and young people impacted by or at risk of Child Sexual Abuse. We have 40 volunteer fundraisers, an increase of 167/0 compared to 2023124. These volunlee organise their own fundraising evenls on behalf of Safeline or support Safeline events. Safeline is a reapient of Queens Award for Volunlary service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. the equivalent of an MBE. We received this in recognition of Ihe way we enable our volunleers to provide support to others within their communities.
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (eontlnu•d) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achievements and performance My name is Neil Henderson,- l am the CEO of Safeline. l am not a survivor. l am not a praclitioner who has supported survivors. I come from a business background, l am male, and "There but for the grace of God go l." I have lived a lrfe free from trauma,- l arrived al Safeline by chance and have been here now for over 10-years. Because l am not a survivor and because l am a man, l am often viewed as an outsider within Ihe sexual violence sector and possibly nol taken seriously. However, it is my view that I don't need to have experienced sexual abuse to understand that it is devaststing, and destructive. and I don't need to be a woman to understsnd the trauma and extreme fear il can cause. I have ears and I have eyes- every day, I listen lo survivors or their stories and see for myself Ihe impacl sexual abuse has on them. as as well as on families. and on communities. I donl need lo have experienced sexual abuse to want to do something about it. I have a heart, I havè a brain, and a conscience and l nn01 slay silent. In a so-called civilised society, I find il abhorrent that people can inflict suth extreme trauma on anolher person. Especially on young children, some of whom are too young to be able to speak about Iheir abuse, and who cannot protect themselves. l am not a survivor, but l am a father, and I would die for my kids. No child should suffer in silence- no adult survivor should be left without SUPt)ort. The longer I lead Safeline, the angrier I bewme. Angry with Ihe people who have a responsibility lo protect and support those at risk of or impacled by sexual abuse, because they are failing. Angry at the safeguarding authorities who are meant lo prolecl our children and young people but don't. Our data shows that 1 in 3 ¢hildren and young people aged 13-14 in Warwickshire have experienced sexual assaults. That's not just a statistic. it's a crisis. l am privileged to be the CEO of Safeline because it allows me to channel this anger into positive, practical and persistent actions to protect and support the millions of people at risk of or affected by sexual abuse in England and Wales. In a previous role, I worked with a non-executlve chairman who was a hugely exper6enced and su(wsful businessman. I remember him telling me that there are only three things that are important to deliver a SueSSfUl business.. "cash, cash and cash" This statement stuck with and followed me into all my roles including Safeline. Sexual abuse support agenc4es are critical to preventing abuse and supporting those already affected, but they need cash lo do it. I might not be a survivor, bui l am good at runnin9 effective businesses and al generaling income and we have done thal at Safeline which has enabled our wonderful empathetic team to transform the lives of tens of Ihousands of people. That's what's important to suNivors and the vulnerable, nol the fact that I haven'l been sexually abused or l am a man. Over the last 12-months the Safeline leam generated £2,195,694 of income, by far the highest amounl ever. More importantly, we spent £2,192,420 supporting and protecting people. This cash has enabled our team lo do great things for our beneficiaries: We directly protected and supported 11,000 people, an increase of 1.600 on the previous year. This excludes the 300,000 that accessed our website for support. We developed our services so Ihat anyone impacted by or at risk of sexual abuse could access support. Our client delgraPhicS show that w@ support all ages, elhnicities, and abilities. Our support was timely, only one of our services had a wailing lisl. Our (x)unselling seNice had a 3-month wailing list, the average waiting time for most other specialist agencies is 12-18 months. We provided long-lemi support for beneficiaries. of counselling clienls reiVed support for 12-months or more. Our Independent Sexual Violence Advocates support survivors for an average of 3 years. We more than doubled the number of vulnerable children accessing our Prevention and Early Intervenlion from 987 in 2022123 10 2,134 in 2023124. Nearly 2,000 male survivors accessed our male survivor's helpline. we are one of the biggest sources of support for male survivors in England and Wales.
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Satisfaction with our support rernained very high.. Clients rated our ISVA service 9.8 out of 10. 99°A of counselling clients rated the support they r1Ved as ery good or excellent.. 98°A of male helpline users would recommend Ihe service to others. The challenge going forward for me is clear. We want to protect children, support survivors, and hold perpetrators to account. Supporting the vulnerable is not optional. It is a moral obligation. We cannot rely on cenlral and local Government to provide the funding we need.. l am not convinced they have the will. Before joining Safeline, I was privileged lo live without a full underslanding of the scale and impact of sexual abuse in our tmmUnities. Now I have that understanding, I will do anything in my power to protect and support people affected. We need to build a powerful netwo of supporters-people who understand, care deeply and are willing lo fund the services suNivors need and desee. y motivalion for wanting to support people at risk of or affected by sexual abuse is exemplrfied by the two case studies below. These are typical of the types of people we support. 95.10 of the people Safeline supported last year, presented wth suicidal thoughts or were actively trying to kill themselves. Both cases invofve individuals abused as children by someone close to them. The impact it had on their lives was horrific. It look them years to feel safe enough to disdose the abuse and access the specialist support they needed to begin healing. This delay is often driven by a combination of fear and shame because many people in this country are loo quick tr) victim blame. and an embarrassing a lack of acce55ible specialist services to support them. The Department of Health and Social Care estimate the cost of one suicide to be £1.700,000. It costs Safeline £2,880 to provlde lon9-temi support to a client who is sulddol to help them reGover and live a trauma free life. A huge return on investment. The case studies also highlight how Safeline uses the Gash we are given by trusted supporters to invest in and develop our services and our people to provide the highest quality support. Our work is hugely effective at helping people recover so they can live a life free from abuse.
Safeline Wanmick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (eontinu•d) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevements and perfom)ance (conllnuod) Client Case Study: 30-year-old female from Nuneaton Serrflce Accessed: Trauma Informed counselllng Referral Background.. This individual self-referred foliowng a consuttation with the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapy {IAPT), team who thoughl Safeline may be a more appropriate service. The client had been prescribed Citalopram by her GP after being diagnosed with depression and anxiety linked to Childhood sexual abuse from the age of 4 by an older brother. Although nol mentioned in her assessment, it Wame apparent during counselling that the client was in a current abusive relatsonship. 51010 of people experiencing Child Sexual Abuse end up being domestically abused. Presenting Issues.. The client was using alcohol. drugs, cutting and prescribed medication lo help her cope wilh intrusive dark Ihoughls and feelings. She was having nightmares whenever she re-visited the family home where the abuse took place. She spent a lot of time alone and said Ihal she 'overthinks' and worries that the abuse was her fault. She suffered from low self-esteem and lacked confidence. Her sleep was poor, and she had stopped eating when she became anxious and depressed. Some family members were aware of the abuse. bul her father refused to accept it. There was a difficult family dynamic however. her family remained an important part of her Support Provlded.. The client had an in-depth clinical assessment that identified her individual support needs and was allocated a counsellor best placed to deliver the outcomes she wanted. The client had 42 sessions of face-to-face trauma informed counselling in her hometown of Nunealon. The first part of her counselling involved exploring the current relationship she was in. and she began to recognise that what she had accepted as nomial was in f an abusive and controlling relationship and that she had simply adapted to the toxic dynamic. The counsellor referred the client to the Safeline Safeguarding Team, and she was able to access practical advice and support through Refug8, which enabled her to safely leave the relationship. Once this aspect of her life was stabilised. she was able to shift her focus onto deeper therapeutic work. particularfy her sadness around her family's reaction to the childhood sexual abuse. She leamed to understand the family dynamics, the impact this had on her and was able to aG¢ept it and move forward. The client was very keen to work on her personal development both inside and outside of therapy and the counsellor introduced her to various resources to enable this including books, joumaling and creative expression through art which became valuable tools for self-refiection and healing. The dient also took advantage of Safeline's online self-help tool 'Taste of Recovery, which helped her while she was wailing for her counselling to slart. Out¢ome$: At the end of her counselling joumey. the client felt optimistic about her future, and felt she had the inner resources she needed to cope and recover and a deeper understanding of herself and those around her. The client fed back that she had got her Ilfe back.. had gained a new ouuook on Ilfe and relatlonshlps,. She better understood her family dynami(s and how this had impact&l her. Y have changed the way I Interact wlth them (famlty)...., The resources had been 'my safe place,. The seryice has been amazing and if it wasn't for Safellne, I do not know where I would be., Client Learningllnsights.. A key learning is the importance of the dienl's need lo build trust to disclose. The current abusive relationship came lo lohl only once the cnunsellorlclient relationship was well estsblished and it was only once this was established that the dient could propedy explore her childhood sexual abuse. This can only be achieved with longer temi counselling. Organisational Learning- The counsdlorfs recognition of the willingness of this client to engage in self-help and her subsequent inteNention of introducing tools and creative resources which the client could use as future healthier coping strategies once the counselling had ended. We now ensure that artlcreative materials are available in our counselling rooms. 10-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achievements and performanca (¢ontlnued) Cllent Case Study: 63.year•old female cllenl Servlce A¢¢e$$ed: Independent Sexual Vlolence Advocacy servlce Referral Background.. This client sev-referred to our ISVA service in June 2024 following a discussion with her GP. In 2021. she disclosed to the police thal she was sexually abused by a relative, at the age 7 and that the abuse had continued into adulthood. Following the disclosure, the police identified another victim that had been abused by the same perpetrator. The perpetrator had been char9ed with 18 offences and was awaiting trial at the lime of referral. The victim wanted support navi9ating the Criminal Justice System (CJS), because she was anxious. Presentlng Issues.. The trial had been originally set for July 2023 but was adjourned twice, first to March 2024 then September 2024. These delays cause(I the dient a great deal of stress and anxiety. She fell very fruslrated with the delays and was neNous about giving her best evidence. The client had taken time off work due to PTSD from the abuse and was exploring early retirement because of this. Support Provlded.. The client received support for 21-months. She received 48 sessions of SUPPDrt during that period. Support provided included: Support with UndetandIng her rights and what to expect from the CJS. Requesting a special measure to allow our ISVA to accompany the client in court, to provide emotional and practical support when she was giving her evidence. Supporting the client when she attended court hearings and sentencing • Infomiing the client about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA} and connecting her with solicitors to help her with her compensation claim. Hèlpin9 the dlent access her work and GP records for the compensation claim. Referring the dient into Safeline's trauma informed counselling session where she reogived 47 sessions of counselling to help her recover from the trauma of her abuse. Outcomes.. The perpetrator was sentenced to 30-years in prison, 21-years for offences against the client and 9 years for offences against the second victim. He won't be eligible for parole for 20 years and he will also be on the sex offenders register for lifè. The client provided feedback on her experiences and how she found Ihe support provided by the Safeline ISVA. Having the ISVA there supporting her in court made the tri81 experience 'very positive and cathartic" The client was glowing in her praise for how the ISVA supported her through the court case. -1 am on a massive high after the lengthy prosecutionj". "My ISVA is a gem. When the client exited the ISVA service, she demonstrated improved scores in all outcome measures of hea5th and wellbeing, ability to ¢ope, feelings of safety, and being informedlempowered. On a scale of 1-5, client rated the ISVA service as 5. excellent. The Client is still working with Safeline's ¢hosen solic4tors and awaiting a decision on her compensation award. Client Learningllnsights.. This case highlights that there is no age or time lirnil to reporting sexual abuse crimes. Delays to reporting can often discourage survivors from coming forward. It is important lo fftmember that historlc child abuse cases can and do lead lo convictions. Organisalional Loarning.. ISVA support is Critical in securing su¢¢essful outcomes for victims that report their abuse to the police. In this case, effective collaborative working with the poli led to improved outcomes. These ways of working have now been embedded beeen Safeline and Warwickshire Police. We also requested that the Police Communications team included in their press release about this case, the important role Safeline played in supporting the victim during the CJS process. We believe that highlighting this will encourage more victims to como forward and report, knowing that they wll have the support they need. 11
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achievements and porfomianco (¢ontlftu¢d) l am in¢diblY proud of the people that work and volunteer for Safeline. Without question, this is the most dedicated and compassionate team I have ever worked with. Il's inspiring how everyone is so committed and focused on the needs of clients, constantly striving to improve, and the empathy and support. they have both to our beneficiaries and their colleagues. Working with trauma is emolionally demanding and challenging and we support our staff to be resilient. What is bewildering is the many organisations that should be working alongside Safeline to make a difference to people's lives, often don't. While some of our leam members have lived experience of sexual abuse, many do nol-and yet every single one of ihem is uncx)mpromising in their commitment and desire to prot and support some of the mosl vulnerable and damaged people in society. Thank goodness they do. 12-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (¢ontinued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Finan¢lal revlew The 2024125 financial year was a successful one for Safeline. Totsl income for the year was £2,195.694, compared to £1,933.215, the previous year, an increase of £262,479, {+13.58Qk), the highest level ever. Most importantly. the charitable expenditure for Ihe year was £2,192,420, compared to £1,837,837, the previous year, an increase of £354,583 {+19.29%). Again, the highest level of expenditure Safeline has ever invested in its seNces, demonstraling our Ix)mmitment to supporting greater numbers of victims of sexual abuse with high-quality support. Safeline saves lives. Income for the year exceed expenditure by £3,274. Total funds carried forward increased from £750,692, to £753,966, an increase of £3.274. Restiicted funds carried forward decreased slightly from £486,019 to £486,005, a decrease of £14. and unrestricted funds increased from £264.673. to £267,961, an increase of £3,288. Overall Financial Health Safeline's overall financial health remains good but 2025126 NMII be challenging bocause two large grants worth a combined value of £570,000 are scheduled lo end 31 March 2025. The current economic climate is also impacting other supporters and Ihere is a risk other funding may be lost. The currenl estimated income loss in 2025126 could be as high as £700.000. We knew the end dale of the two grants when we signed the grant agreements and so we slarted planning the replacement of this income over 12-months ago. Generating InMe to support the activities of the charity is an ongoing effort, not a 'start-Stop' activity and our development team are continuously identrfying and pursuing income opp)rtunilies. Our track record of transitioning from one funder to another to maintain services has been very g(trod over the last 6-years. Our objective in 2025126 is to ensure we sustain our services and continue to support as many people as we currently do with high-quality support. Failure to do so would have catastrophic consequences for the people we support and employ. Several actions to address this situation have already been identified and implemented.. Our dedicated Devek)pmenUFundraising team are priorrtising the identrfication of new in)me to replace the money that's been lost. They have focused their efforts on submitting bids for funds to those grant giving bodies who support the type of work we do,- our win rate with these organisations is 64 10. We have submitted bids to funders wilh a value of £450,000 and we afe awailing decisions on all of these. We are also wot1(ing on 5 new bids with a value of £350,IX)O. Our pipeline of opportunities is is heathy. We are planning to further diversify our income. We have ideas to strengthert our approach to community fundraising. focusing on fewer, much more profitable events. We are also enix)uraging our fundraising volunteer5 to run their own events. We aim to grow trading income by selling training servi$ and we are scoping opening a retail outlet. Effective social media will help generale newlincreased numbers of donors. Fundraising should be everyone's responsibility, and we are encouraging staff and Irustees to do more lo raise income for the chartiy. A staff member has already introduced us to someone that is looking to fund a full-time prevention and early inteentIOn post. Some of our trustees are incredibly well connected and we aim to capitalise on that. We have just been selected as the chosen charity for the B1InghaM Irish Cycle Appeal. because of 8 trustee's connections. this is forecast to generate £20,000. Cost savings. We are commer(ially astute, and potential exists to reduce our current cost base without adversely imp8Cting our perfomiance. We have already agreed that we will not fill certain vacancies. We have implemented a wide range of efficiency measures. which includes using technology to do things more effectively, redu(#ng travel costs through better planninglcoordinating. upskilling our people so they can do more. Using admin resource to free up clinicians to support more victims etc. 13-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (Continu? Year ended 31 March 2025 We will use our accumulated reserves to maintain seNices. For many years Safeline has operated a balanced budget regime, i.e. we only spend in a year what we raise in that year. As a result, we have accumulated reserves which we intend to use should the aclions above fail to close the funding gap. Any use of these funds will be in strict accordance wilh any restrictions set by donors, and the aim will be to minimise the amount of restricted reserves used. As an organisation, we believe these actions gives us the best opportunity to maintain our financial health, nol only next year but beyond. Sustaining our current service provision is essential for the benefiaaries we support. The specialist sexual violence sector is in the worst state il has ever been. 29 agencies closed in 2024125, and many others are having to dilule their service offerings due lo financial challenges. We refuse to do this lo the people we support.. they deserve belter. We also believe that if we can sustain our services, we will be better placed than others to take advantage of any fulure fijnding opportunities that may arise. We will have retained our highly trdinedlexperienced staff. which wll enable us to mobilise any Contracts quickly. easily. effectively. We will also be able to evidence outstanding outcomes. Reserves Reserves a critical to Safeline'8 Financial Planning and management processes. Trustees have adopted a progressive policy that strikes a good balance between tying up money Unne$Sarily, which limits the number of people we can support, and not having sufficient funds, which affects our ability lo meet our liabilities in the event of a financial crisis. It is good financial governance Ih8t any level of reserves should reflect the individual circumstances of a charity. In detemiining the level of unrestriGted reserves Safeline should hold, Trustee$ considered the following factors.. Liabilities.. The level of financial exposure in the event of insolvency or a major funding reduction. Outside of potential redundancy costs, Safeline has very few financial liabilities. Cash flow.. The risk of falling short of cash. Safeline has a very healthy working Capital position because a significant proportion of the income we receive is paid in advance of any expenditure. We also have rigorous and robust procedu$ to manage cash. The nature of funds.. Considerations include the source of funding, length of funding, how secure it is. and the level of unrestricted funds which can be spent on any pury)ose of the charity or used as reserves. We are forecast to lose a substantial amount of income in 2025126. however, approximately 73Yo of remaining income comes from reliable sources that remain financially secure, (Ministry of Justice, Home office, The National Community Fund. Children in Need). 70/0 of in)rne is currently lor more than one year and we have a reasonable level of unrestricted income, currently 8.5 10. Based on these considerations. our income remains relatively low risk given ILS source, and its duration. Fulure spending plans." The need to fund un[UndJ postslpotential new services. New postslseNices are on implement when we have secured income to fully fund them. Financial Ix)nlrols.' Our financial controls are robust and rigorous, independently audited annually and we have high compliance with our protocols. Given this situation. the Senior Management Team and Trustees have agreed that there should be a minimum unrestricted reserves level of £225,000. Our current level of unrestricted serveS of £267,961 which exceeds the minimum limit. 14-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (eontinued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Flnancial review (continued) Approach to remuneratlon Safeline has a remuneration policy which is reviewed and signed off by the board annually. Attracting and retaining exceptional staff is a major priority for SafeSine because it is critical lo the amount and quality of support we provide and the way we lead and manage the organisation. We also employ significant numbers of specialist roles and so we must be able to attract and retain these. The key principle underpinning Safeline's remuneration policy is 'Comparative rates of Pay,. This approach means that no person, in another organisalion, doing a similar type of role in our geographic area, will be paid rn0 than Safeline staff. The aim is to remove remuneration as a risk to retaininglattracting staff. Salaries are reviewed annually a5 part of the bud9et setting process. Each line manager reviews salaries and compares them lo appropriate benchmarks. If gaps are identified, proposals lo increase salaries are developed. signed off by the CEO and presented lo the board and endorsed or rejected. The annual salary review also scopes potential cosl-of-living increases to ensure the disposable income of our people isn't diluted by inflationary pressures which may Create retention risks. A 3°h cost-of-living increase was endorsed during this financial year. This approath is long-eslablished. Over the last 5-years. no member of staff has18ft the organisation because of pay and our ability to attract high-quality slafflcandidates has improved significantly. In the 2024 staff Suey. 82% of staff age Ihal they are fairfy remunerated. 15-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Plans for future perlods Our major focus for the next 12-months will be to effectively execute our aclion plan to fill Ihe antic4pated 2025126 funding gap. Success will be measured by us supporting as many people. if not more, than we did in 2024125 and our support mainIng highuallty, timely, long-term and delivering exceplional outcomes for our benefiaaries. In financially challenging situations, the 'here and now,, musl lake priority over the longer-term. However. because we have acted quickly to address the funding gap, we are hopeful that some headTrn will be created lo nSider future plans beyond 2025126. Indeed. some of the actions within the gap filling plan, will have long-tem benefils. Key areas to be explored going fotward include.. Further diversification of our income.. 20/0 of total income currently comes from community fund1$1ng. we wanl to double that to 4/0 by 2026127. We have no income from Irading activities. by 2026127, we want 5•10 lo be generaled from selling our Iraining services and potentially from a retail operation. Intemal efficiencies.. We have invested in cloud based. IT systems that have transformed how we work. We know however, that we have not yet fvlly exploiled these systems and we know more could be done to reduce costs, improve ways of working, belter empower teamslindividual teams. improve the client experience. Our Head of Operations will lead a cross•organisalional projecl leam ihal will identify and deploy efficiency improvements. Leadership Development.. We will further invest in developing our senior leadership team, so they have skills, knowledge, o)nfidence. they need to effectively lead the organisation through this challenging period. We have also identified our most talonted people- we will invesl in their development so they can contribute even more to the long-term sustainability of the charity. Service Development.. Safeline generales, wmprehensive. high-quality dats about the people it supports. This data has helped identrfy several potential seryice developments that may attract funding, e.g. we have id8ntifi6d that ehildran and young people with SEND ar8 6-times more likely lo experience Chlld Sexual Abuse. Going fornard we will develop compelling cases for support and approach appropriate grant giving t)odies to secure their support. We will also explore how Al might support our praclice. Campaigning.. Our data shows us thal victimslsurvivors and vulnerable/al risk children, and young people are being cons18nlly lel down by stalutory bodies that are meanl to prote¢tlsupport them. They don't provide them with sufficient access to specialisl support. and their policies, procedures, processes don't adequately protect them. We will do more to ensure the voices of victims and vulnerable people are heard and responded to. Initiatives includè the introduction of a Victims Voice Forum so that Police, the Crime Prosecution SeNi¢e et¢ better hear and respond to victim's experiences. Qualifying indemnity provision During the year the Charity took out Trustees Indemnity insurance. Trustees. responslbllitles statement The trustees, who are also diwtors for the purposes of company law. are responsible for preparing the trustees. report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally ApIed Accounting Praclicel. Company law requires the Gharity trustees to ppare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and application of resources. induding the income and expenditure, for Ihal period. 16-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistenlly., observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP.. make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate acC)UntIng records Ihal are sufficient lo show and explain Ihe charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They a also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularilies. Auditor Each of the persons who is a trustee al the date of approval of this report confirms that.. so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit infomiation of which the charity's auditor is unaware.. and they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a Iruslee to make themselves aware of any levant audit information and to establish that the charivs audilor is aware of that information_ resolution lo reappoint Edwards Pearson & White (Audit) Limited as auditors will be proposed at the forthcorning Annual General Meeting. Small company provlslons This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies entilled to the small companies exemption. The trustees, annual report was approved on 18 December 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of Iruslees by: E. Hogg- Chair 17-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Safeline Warwick Year ended 31 March 2025 Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Safeline WaiCk (the 'charity'l for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 which comprise Ihe statement of financial aclivilies {in¢luding income and expenditure account), slatemenl of financial position. statement of cash flows and the relaled noles, including a summary of significant awounling policies. The financial reporting framewofk that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial slatemenls.. give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including ils income and expenditure, for the year then ended., have been propedy prepared in accordance wtth United Kingdom Generally A¢pIed Accounting Practi¢e", have been ppad in accordance with Ihe requ1MentS of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audil in accordance with International Slandards on Auditing {UK} {ISAs (UKI) and applicable law. Our responsibiltlies under those standards a fvrther described in the auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of ihe financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity 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 o¢Jr 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 relatlng 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 perfo0d, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or ¢onditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significanl doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a.going con¢em for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial slalemsnts are authorised for issue. Our spOnsibl1111eS and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Information The other infornalion comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our audttor's report thereon. The Iruslees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on Ihe financial statements does nol cover Ihe other information and, excepl to the extent otheNAse explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any fonn of assurance conclusion thereon. In rx)nnection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other infomiation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsislent with the financial slatements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify suth material inconsislenaes or apparent material misslatements, we are required to detemine whether there is a material misslatemenl in the financial statements or a material misststement of the olher infomalion. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that there is a material misslatement of this other infomialion, we are required lo report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 18-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Safeline Warwick {¢ontinued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companles Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.. Ihe infomation given in the trustees, report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent wth the financial statements,. and Ihe trustees, rèport has been prepared in accordance with applicablo legal requirements. Matters on which we are requlred to report by oxception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustees, report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you rf, in our opinion- a(iequate accounting records have not been kept. or returns adequate for our audit have nol been received from branches not visiled by us,. or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums., or certain disclosures of trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made., or we have not received all the infomialion and explanations we require for our audit.. or the trustees were not entilled to prepare Ihe finanual stalements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the directors. report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. Responslbllllles of trustees As explained more fully in the trust, responsibilities statement, the Iruslees Iwho are also Ihe directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparalion 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 preparalion of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financbal statements. the trustees a responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concem, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going nM basis of acrA)unting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic altemative bui to do so. 19.
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Safeline Warwick (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Auditorfs responslbllllles 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 an audttor's report that includes our opinion. Reasorsable assurance is a high level of assuran(E, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in aCrdance wtth ISAS (UK) wÉll always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misststemenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered material rf, 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. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of n0n-cornplian wilh laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities. outlined above. to detect material mis5talemenls in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregulartties, including fraud is detailed below.. Our assessment focused on key laws and regulations the company has to (x)mply with and areas of the financial statements we assessed as being more susceplible to misstatement. These key laws and regulations included but were not limited to Complian with the Companies Act 2006, United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclice and relevant tax legislation. We are not responsible for preventing irregularities. Our approach to detect irregularity included, but was not limited to, the following- 1. An underslanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and how the company is complying with that framework, including a review of legal and professional nominal codes. 2. Obtaining an understanding of the company's policies and procedures and how the company has complied with these. through discussions and sample testing. 3. An understanding of the company's risk assessment process. including the risk of fraud. 4. Performing audit work over the risk of management override of rA)ntrols, induding testiro of joumal entries for appropriateness. Whilst considering how our audit work addressed the detection of irregularities, we also consider the likelihood of deleclion based on our approach. Irregularities from fraud are inherently more difficult to detect than those arising from error. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit. there is a risk that we will nol detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misststement in the financial statements or non-(x)mpliance with regulation. This risk increases the more Ihal compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the evenis and transactions refflecled in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of Instan of non-compliance. Also the risk of not detecting a material misslalement due lo fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from em)r. 8s fraud may involve deliberate conlMent by, for example. forgery or intentional misrepresentations. or through (x)Ilusion. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-complian with all laws and regulations_ As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS {UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audil. We also: Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or efror. design and perfomi audit pCedureS responsive to those risks. and obtain audit eviden that is suffioenl and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion_ The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resutting from error, as fraud may involve collusion. forgery, intentional omissions. misrepresentations. or the override of intemal conlrol. Obtain an understanding of intemal wnlrol relevant to the audit in order lo design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on Ihe effectiveness of the group's intemal control. -20-
Safeline Wanmick Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Safeline Wanmick {¢ontinued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors. use of the going concem basis of accounling and. based on the audit evidence obtained. whether a malerial UnrtaintY exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the group's or the parent company's 8bility to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial slalemenls or. if suth disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our (xjnclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events orcondilions may cause the group or the pant company to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and (x)ntent of the financial stalemenls, including the disclosures, and whelher the financial statements represent the undertying transactions and evènts in a manner that achieves fair presentation. Obtain sufficient appropriate 8udil evid6nce regarding the financial information of the enlilies or business a¢tiviUes within the group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial slatemenls. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audil. We remain solely re$ponsib5e for our audit opinion. We communicate with those charged with govemance regarding. among other matters, the planned scope and liming of the audit and significant audit findings. including any significant deficiencies in internal control Ihat we identify during our audit. A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. https:I .frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibililies. This description forms part of our audilols report, Use of our report This report is made solely to the charity'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 stale to the charity's members those matters we are required lo state lo them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charity and the charity's members as a body, for our audit wort(. for Ihis report, or for the opinions we have formed. David Pearson {Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Edwards Pearson & White (Audit) Limitod Chartered Certified Accountants & statutory auditor 8 Jury Street Warwid( CV34 4EW 18 December 2025 21-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 Restricted funds 2024 Unrestricted funds Total funds Total funds Note Income and endowments Donations and legacies Other trading activities Investment income Other income 101,302 74,615 4,890 2,739 2,006,698 5,450 2.108.000 80,065 4.890 2.739 1.872,072 52,582 2,705 5,856 Total Income 183,546 2,012,148 2.195.694 1,933,215 Expenditure Expenditure on raising fvnds: Costs of raising donations and legacies Expenditure on charitable activities Total expendlture 14,207 166.051 1,4 2,010.672 15.698 2,176,722 16,815 1.821,022 180.258 2.012,162 2,192,420 1,837,837 Net income and net movement in funds 3.288 {14) 3,274 95.378 Reconciliation of funds Total funds broughl forward as previously reported Prior year adjustment 264.673 486.019 750,692 655,315 Total funds brought forward as reslaled Total funds carried forward 264.673 486,019 750.692 655.315 267,961 486,005 753.966 750,693 The statement of financial aclivits'es indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from conlinuing activities. The noto8 on pagos 25 to 40 form part of these financlal statements. -22-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Position 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 18 21,352 34,924 Current assets Debtors Cash 8t bank and in hand 19 182,903 578,273 230,508 543.933 761,176 774,441 Prepayments and accrued income 16.037 13,865 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 20 26.385 29,447 750,828 758.859 Total assets less current liabilities 772,180 793,783 Accruals and deferred Income 18,214 43,09) Net assets 753,966 750,693 Funds of the charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 486,005 267.961 486.020 264.673 Total charity funds 753,966 750,693 These financial slalemenls have been prepar8d in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject to the sm811 companies, regime. These financial statoments Were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 18 December 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by: E. Hogg - Chair of rus rust The notss on pages 26 to 40 form part of these flnancial statsments. -23-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Cash Flows Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities Net income 3.274 95,378 Adjustments for.. Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Other inleresl receivable and similar income Interest payable and similar charges Accrued (incomeyexpenses 15,200 14.890) 20 (24,876) 18,853 12,7051 29,309 Changes in.. Trade and other debtors Trade and other creditors 45.433 (3.062) 31,099 (134,065} 7,323 Cash generated from operations 14,093 Interest paid Interest received {20 4,890 2,705 Net cash from operating activities 35.969 16.798 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible assets Net cash used in investing aL#ivities {1,628 11,628) (21,9521 (21.952} Net Increasellde¢reasel in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash •quival•nts at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 34.341 543.933 (5,1541 549,087 578,274 543,933 The notes on pages 25 to 40 form part of these financial statsments. -24-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 General information The charity Is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, company number 03529271. in(x)rporated and registered in England and Wales and a registered charity. charily number 1070854. in England and Vvales. The address of the registered office and principal place of business is 6 New Street. Wamick. CV34 4RX. Statement of compliance These financial slalements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, Ihe Statemeril of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 10211 and the Companies Act 21X)6. Accountlng policles Basis of preparatlon The financial slalemenls have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of rtain financial assets and liabilities and inveslmenl properties measured at fair value through profit or loss. The financial statements are prepar in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the ne8re$t £. Going concarn The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The trustees have assessed the charity's financial position, cash flow forecasts, budget projections and the availability of reserves. and are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for al least 12 months from the date of approva1 of these financial statements. As part of this assessment, the trustees considered Ihe polential impact of uncertainties in the extemal funding environment, including the risk of reduced grant income and increased competition for charitable funding. While these factors presenl an ongoing challenge for the wider sector, the trustees are confident that the charity's current reserves. commitled in(x)me, and established fundraising plans provide a sufficient buffer lo miligale these risks. Accordingly, the trustees do not consider that these risks give rise to a material uncertainty related to going concern. For this reason. they continue to adopt Ihe going concern basis in preparing the finanaal slatements. Judggmgnts and key sources of estlmallon uncertalnty The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, 8Stimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are Continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events thal are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. No significant judgements have had to be made in preparing these financial statements. -25-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Accountlng pollcleg (¢ontinued) Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of Ihe charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by Ihe trustees for particular future project or (xjmmitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through ihe terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes.. restricted ino)me funds or endowment funds. The purpose and use of the reslricled funds are detailed in note 24. Incomlng resourcos All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entillemenl has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amounl can be reliably measured. The following specrfic policies are applied to particular categories of income.. income from donations or grants, including govemmenl grants. is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift. receipl is probable and ils amount can be measured reliably. In the event that a donation is subject to fulfilling performance conditions before the charity is entitled to the funds. Ihe income is deferred and not recognised until it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in Ihe reporting period. legacy income is recognised when reIpt is probable and entitlement is established. income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impracticle lo measure lIablY, in which case the value is derived from the cost lo the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and setv18 are recognised in the accounts when received if ihe value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of ihe contracted service. This is d8ssified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case il may be regarded as restricted. income from Gift Aid tax reclaims is recognised for any donations with relevant Gift Aid certificates ognised in income for the year. interest on deposit funds held is included when reIvable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity which is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. sponsorship from events, fundraising and events wistralion fees are recognised in income when the event lakes place. -26-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies (continued) Deferred income The tharity receives grant funding from donors. Any grants received that are specrfied for future periods are included in deferred in(x)me until the spectfied period has u)mmenced. At the point of commencement and having consideration to the length of the specified period. any relevant amounts are released to income. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is inrurred. Expenditure includes any VAT whith cannot be fully recovered, and is dassified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates.. expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events. nonrycharitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities inclu(ies all cosls inujrred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its ¢haritsble aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable aclivilies. supp)rt costs comprise those costs which are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objeGts of the charity and include govemance cost, finance. and office cosls. Governance (xjsts are those costs incurred in connection with the compliance with constitutional and slalulory requirements of the charity. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a CLSSt against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. oiher expenditure includes all expendilure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitsble activities. all costs are all0(*t to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activrty. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable. justifiable and consistent basis. Operating leases Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease lerm on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over Ihe lease term. on a straight-line basis. Tangible assets Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost and subsequently stated at cost less any aGcumulated depreciation and impaimient losses. Any tangible assets carried al revalued amounts are re(x)rded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent aCmUlated impairment losses. increase in the carying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a tharge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carying amount of an asset as a sUIt of revaluation. is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities. -27-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policles {contInu DeprecSatSon Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset. less ils residual value, over the useful economic lrfe of that asset as follows: Leasehold property improvements Fixtures and fittings Equipment 100/0 straight line 15 /• reducing balance 25 10 straight line Impairmènt of fixed assets A review for indicators of impairment is carried out al each reFK)rting date, wtth the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the canying value exceeds the re(x)verable amount. the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairmenls are also reviewed for possible reveal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing. when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset. an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the c8sh-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identrfiable group of assets that includes the assel and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assels or groups of assets. For impaimient testing of giM)dwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combinab'on is. from the ac4uisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating unit5 that are expected to benefit from the synergies of ihe combination, IrSpeCtive of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigne(I to those units. Financlal Instruments The company only has basic financial instruments. Financial assets Financial assets comprise items such as cash at bank and in hand and trade and other debtors. These are initially rerded at (x)st on the dale they originate, the o)mpany considers evidence of impairment for all individu81 elements comprising finanaal assets and any subsequent impairment is recognised in profit and loss. Financial Ilabilities Financial liabilities comprise items such as corporation and other taxes, bank and other loans, accnjals and trade and olher creditors. These are initially recorded at cosl on the date they originate, nel of transaction costs where applicable. the company considers evidence of impaimient for all individual elements comprising financial liabilities and any subsequent impairment is recognised in profit and loss. Defined contribution plans Contributions to defined conlribution plans are re(wnised as an expense in the period in which the relat service is provid. Prepaid contributions are rwnised as an assel to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in fvture payments or a cash refund. When contribubons are not expected to be setued wholly wlhin 12 months of the end of the reporbng date in which the employees render the related service. the liability is measured on a disc(Junted presenl value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises. -28-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continufjd) Year ended 31 March 2025 Limited by guarantee The charity is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales and has no share apital. Donations and legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Donations Donations Cory)orate Donations 14,532 14.453 14,532 14,453 Grants Other statutory grants Other non-statutory grants Ministry of Justice- national male rape supt)ort helpline Home Offi¢e- support for victims & survivors of child sexual abuse Big Lottery Fund Ministry of Justice- rape support fund Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire- ISVA poli & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire - CHISVA Ministry of Justice- male rape support fund Stratford Town Trust BBC Children in Need Ministry of Justi(% - DAISV Poli & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire- SVC Dept of Health & Social Care- suicide prevention Ministry of Justice - RSF Coventry Heart of England - the inclusive communities fund Thomas Oken Trust 25.IXMJ 47,317 22,500 22,600 244,887 47.500 69,917 244,887 312,673 98.078 269.438 69,460 42.733 312,673 98,078 269.438 69.460 42,733 60,000 28.000 30.110 324.996 326,322 67,157 56.298 31,446 60.000 28.000 30,110 324,996 326.322 67.157 56,298 31.446 101,302 2.006,698 2,108.000 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2024 Donations Donations Corporate Donations 19,112 59,204 19,112 59.704 500 -29-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Donations and legacies (continued) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2024 Grants Other statutory grants Other non-statutory grants Ministry of Justice - natKbnal male rape support helpline Home Office - support for victims & survivors of child sexual abuse Big Lottery Fund Ministry of Justice - rape support fund Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire - ISVA Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire - CHISVA Ministry of Justice - male rape supr)ort fund Stratford Town Trust BBC Children in Need Ministry of Justice- DAISV Police & Crime Commissioner for Watwickshire - SVC Dept of Health & Social Care - suicide prevention Ministry of Justice- RSF Coventry Heart of England - the inclusive communities fund Thomas Oken Trust 25,000 38,455 27,5(K) 116.135 244,887 52.5CrfJ 154,590 244.887 298.033 100.224 291,476 69,460 42,733 11.145 32,085 12.000 30,110 322,965 89,175 41,873 298,033 100,224 291,476 69.460 42.733 11,145 32,085 12,0(Kl 30.110 322.965 89,175 41.873 141.771 1,730,301 1.872.072 Other trading activities Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2025 Training Fundraising events Young people's project contributions 6.373 68.242 3,150 500 9,523 68.742 1,800 74.615 5,450 80.065 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds 2024 Training Fundraising events Young people's project contributions 5,055 45.769 5,055 47.527 1.759 50.824 1,759 52,582 Investment income Unrestricled Tolal Funds Funds 2025 Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2024 Bank inleresl received 4.890 4.890 2,705 2.705 -30-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Other income UnrestTiCted Total Funds Funds 2025 Unreslricled Funds Total Funds 2024 Gift aid income 2.739 2.739 5,856 5.856 Costs of raising donations and legacies Unreslricled Funds Reslricled Total Funds Funds 2025 Donations 14,207 1,490 15,698 Unrestricted Funds Restricled Funds Total Funds 2024 Donations 14.485 2,330 16,815 -31-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 10. Expénditurn on charltable actlvltles by fund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Core charitable activities - restricted Ministry of Justice - national male rape support helpline Home Office- support for victims & survivors of child sexual abuse BBC Children in Need Big Lottery Fund Ministry of Justice- rape support fund Heart of England - the indusive communities fund Police & Crime Commissioner for WaNickshire - ISVA Stratford Town Trusl Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire - CHISVA Ministry of Justice - male rape support fund Ministry of Justice- DAISV PolicE & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire - SVC King Henry Vlll Core charitable activities - unrestricled Dept of Health & Social Care - suicide prevention Ministry of Justice - RSF Coventry Thomas Oken Trust 30,658 246.864 30.658 246.864 317,763 317,763 40.000 98,856 265.328 55.727 68.879 67,505 42.156 98,856 265,328 55.727 68,879 67,505 42.156 30,082 310,606 10.(Kh) 30,082 310,606 10.000 166.051 326,640 66.929 32.678 166,051 326,640 66.929 32,679 166.051 2.010.672 2.176.722 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Tolal Funds 2024 Core charitable activities - restricted Ministry of Justice - national male rape support helpline Home Office - support for viclims & suNivors of child sexual abuse BBC Children in Need Big Lottery Fund Ministry of Justice - rape support fund Heart of England - the inclusive communities fund Poli & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire- ISVA Slratrord Town Trust Poli & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire - CHISVA Ministry of Justice- male rape SUPFQrt fund Ministry of Justice - DAISV Poli & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire - SVC King Henry Vlll Core charitable activilies - unrestricted Dept of Health & Social Care - suicide prevention Ministry of Justice - RSF Coventry Thomas Oken Trust 83,353 234.094 83.353 234.094 295,142 6.724 106,092 290,551 295,142 6.724 106,092 290.551 69,344 36,126 42,350 11.234 29.916 310,365 8,000 69.344 36,126 42,350 11.234 29,916 310,365 8,000 191,058 68,379 38,294 191,059 68,379 38,294 191.059 1,629,964 1,821,022 -32-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 11. Expenditure on charitable actlvltles by actlvlty type Activities undertaken directly Total funds 2025 Total fund 2024 Core tharitable activities - restricted Ministy of Justice - national male rape support helpline Home Office - support for victims & survivors of child sexual abuse BBC Children in Need Big Lottery Fund Ministry of Justice - rape support fund Heart of England - the inclusive communilies fund Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire - ISVA Stratford Town Trust Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire- CHISVA Ministry of Justice - male rape support fund Ministry of Justice - DAISV Police & Crime Commissioner for WaNickshire - SVC King Henry V115 Core charitable a¢tivitie5 unrestricted Dept of Health & Social Care - suicide prevention Ministry of Justice - RSF Coventry Thomas Oken Trust 30.658 246,864 30,658 246.864 83,353 234,094 317.763 40,000 98,856 265,328 55.727 68,879 67,505 42,156 317,763 40.000 98.856 265.328 55,727 68,879 67,505 42,156 295,142 6,724 106.092 290.551 69,344 36.126 42,350 11.234 29.916 310,365 8,000 191.058 68,379 38,294 30.082 310.606 10.000 166,051 326,640 66,929 32.678 30,082 310,606 10,000 166,051 326,640 66,929 32,678 2,176,722 2.176.722 1,821.022 12. Analysis of support Gosts 2025 2024 Staff Costs Premises Expenses Communications and IT Human Resources Accountancy, Audit & Finance Other Office Cost5 Other Professional Fees 355,539 15,679 27,565 11.445 14,388 2,054 14,345 317,609 11.037 25,504 4.314 13,LK)1 1,975 9,064 441,015 382.504 Support costs have been allocated lo the following funds, apportioned on an activity basis.. 2025 2024 Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 309,683 131,332 288,507 93,998 441.015 382.505 Support costs represent the central administrative and governance expenditure required to deliver the charity's a¢livit1es. In accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 1021, support costs have been apportioned across the charity's charitable aCtVitieS on a reasonable and consistent basis. Support costs have been allocated to activitios based on the proportion of support staff salaries relative to total staff salaries. This method is considered tr) provide a fair reflection of the level of support provided to each activity. -33.
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements l¢ontlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 13. Net income Net income is stated after chargingl(crediting}: 2025 2024 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 15,200 18,853 14. Staff ¢osts The total staff ojsls and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2025 2024 Wages & Salaries Social Security Costs Employer Pension Contributions Other Employee Benefits 1,214,592 106,579 51,460 1.510 1.026,524 86,598 38,122 1,869 1,374,141 1,153,113 The average head count of employees during the year was 45 {2024.' 42). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is anatysed as follows.. 2025 2024 Number of staff One employaa r8C8iV8d gmploy88 b8nefits of more than £60,000 during the year12024'. one employee over £60.000). Koy managomont personnel Key management personne5 include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning. directing and ntrollIng the activities of the charity. The tolal compensation paid to key management personnel for services provided to the charity was £309,967 (2024: £306.027}- 1 S. Trustee remuneratlon and expenses During the year one or more of the trustees has been paid remuneration, or has received olher benefits from an employment with their charity- During the year the charity paid C L Moynihan. a trustee, £0 12024.. £935} for providing sessional fundraising, and £31,120 12024.. 17,457) under a contract for employment for delivering fundraising and digital marketing seNices. This was paid in accordance with the provisions sel out in the Charity's governing documenl. No trustee's received any expenses in carying oul their duties as trustees during the curr8nt year (2024: Nil). 16. Transfers between funds The transfers beeen funds represent amounts transferred from the unreslri¢led fund to make good deficit balances in individual restricted funds closed during the year. -34-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (COlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 17. Auditors remuneration 2025 2024 Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements 6,000 6,000 Fees payable to the charity's audilor and its associates for other services.. Other non-audit seNices 5.000 4,945 18. Tangible fixed assets Long leasehold Fixtures and propety fittings Equipment Tolal Cost Al 1 April 2024 Additions 30.727 24.169 86,448 1,628 141,344 1,628 At 31 March 2025 30.727 24.169 88.076 142.972 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 27.343 1.177 20,560 541 58,517 13.482 106,420 15.200 28,520 21.101 71,999 121.620 Carrylng amount At 31 March 2025 2,207 3,068 16,077 21,352 Al 31 Marth 2024 3,384 3,609 27,931 34.924 19. Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors 1.250 16.037 181.653 1,000 13,865 229,508 198,940 244,373 20. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Social security and other taxes 21.115 5.270 29,1T7 270 26,385 29,447 .35-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 21. Deferred Income Deferred income comprises grants received in advance which the donor has specified must be used in future accounting periods.. 2025 2024 Deferred Income 25.000 At 31st March 2024, the charity had deferred in(x)me of £25,000 relating to grants received in advance for specrfic projects and aclivilies. The full amount of deferred income at that date was released lo income in Ihe year lo 31st March 2025, as the associated activities and conditions were fulfilled. This ineAime is refiected in the Statement of Financial Activities for the year to 31 sl March 2025. 22. Pensions and other post retirement benefits The amounl recognised in income or expendIlu as an expense in relation to defined cDntribution plans was £51.200 (2024.. £38,122). Conlribulions lolalling £6,714 {2024'. £6,5) We payable at the year end and have been included on Ihe balance sheet. The amounts have been apportioned between funds as follows.. 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted 791 5.923 785 5,805 6,714 6,5 23. Grant-making activities Grants are made to assist other charitable companiés in undertaking activities or projecls with a shared objective and social benefit. During the year. £0 was paid to instilulions to further their charitable aclivities12024.. £5.000). No support (x)sts We incurred in making this grant. Analysis of charitable funds Unrestricted funds Prior year At Transfers adjustments 31 Mar 2025 At 1 Apr 2024 Income Expendlture General funds 264,673 183.546 1180,258) 267,961 Prior year At Transfers adjustments 31 Mar 2024 At 1 Apr 2023 Income Expenditure General funds 219,253 201.156 (205,544} (1,499) 51,307 264,673 -36-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 24. Analysls of charltable funds (¢ontlnu8d) Restricted funds Prior year At Transfers adjuslmenls 31 Mar 2025 At 1 Apr 2024 Income Expendtiure Restricted fund 486,019 2,012,148 {2.012.162) 486,005 Prior year At Transfers adjustments 31 Mar 2024 At 1 Apr 2023 Income Expenditure Restricted fund 436,061 1,732.060 {1.632.294) 1,499 {51,306} 486.020 -37-
Safeline Wanmick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontlnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 24. Analysis of charitable funds (ltinued) The purpose and use of the restricted funds are as follows: King Henry Vlll.. towards counselling costs for Wanmick clients Dulverton Trust.. towards a Prevention & Early Intervention Project Co Ordinalor Police & Crime Commissioner fof Warwickshire.. early intervention grant for prevention of hamiful sexual behaviours in Warwickshire secondary schools, the funding of 2 ISVA'S and the funding of CHISVA The Rank Foundation.. cost of living grant to help cover core costs impacted by the cost of living increases The Sheldon Trust.. towards Ihe Earty Education and Prevention Project Ministry of Justice - Male Rape Helpine- funding for a helpline to offer practical and emotional support to male victims of rape and abuse Home Office - SVSCSA: to deliver support ServIS that help victims and suNivors cope with and recover from the effects of child abuse. The seNices include specialised telephone and online counselling for victims and survivors aged 16 + and those who support them, and an online post therapy suNivor support group Big Lottery Fund.. lo provide school projects. plus creative therapies and one to one support to achieve better mental health and wellbeing for children who have been sexually abused, and so Ihal children who 8re at risk of abuse will be able to keep themselves and others safe, and parents and teathers will know more about how to recognise child sexual abuse and how lo support them Ministry of Justice - Rape Support Fund- funding for the provision of a¢tivilies lo address the specific needs of victims who have experienced rape or sexual abuse at any point in their life, including recent and non recent child sexual abuse Ministry of Justice - DAJSV- for providing additional counselling Capacity lo support increased numbers of victims and survivors, providing necessary expertise and experience to support clients with complex needs, suicidal thoughts and support an increased number of people. This is achieved by way of providing support for existing practices in addition to funding a part-time Warwickshire helpline post Stratford Town Trust.. towards a sexual Violen and its impact on males project Police & Crime Commissioner for WaiCkshire - SVS.. funding for dedIted emotional and practical supFK)rt services for viciims of domestic abuse and sexual violence to help them cope and. as far as possible, recover from the effects of the abuse and violence Department of Health & Social Care Suicide Prevention- lo deliver a sexual violence and suicide prevention project, and to support a range of diverse and innovative activity that can prevent suicides, both at a national and community level Ministry of Justice - Rape Support Fund Coventry.. proviston of support for victims of rape and sexual abuse, including child abuse in Ihe West Midlands BBC Children in Need.. to deliver educational and wellbeing programmes for young people who have experienced or who are at risk of sexual abuse in Coventry and Warwickshire. leading to emotional wellbeing, physi1 safety and increased skills William A Cadbury Trust.. towards prevention and early intervention projects in secondary schools The Pilgrim Trust.. towards prevention and early inteNention work with girls who have sU1ved, or are vulnerable to child sexual abuse and rape .38-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continu) Year ended 31 March 2025 24. Analysls of charitable funds (¢ontlrtuod) Heart of England Inclusive Communities Fund.. towards early inteNention Co-ordinators in Secondary Schools ThoTnas Oken Trust.. provide a Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy (CHISVA) for young victims and survivors between 3 and 18 years of age Charfes Hayward Foundation.. lowards an early intervenlion Co-ordinator for primary school prevention programme 25. Analy$l$ of net assets between funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 4,626 298,321 (34.986) 267.961 16,728 478,890 (9.613) 486.CN)5 21.354 777,211 144.599) 753,966 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Gre(lilors less Ihan 1 year Net assets 6,416 296,562 (38,305) 264.673 28,509 491,454 {33,944) 486,019 34.925 788.016 (72,249) 750,692 26. Restricted fund balances - movements In the reporting period A 1 Apr12024 Il¥ne Exponditure Pritiryr Adj Tr4rnfgr¥ At JI Maich 2025 PIOnistyofJusticè- Intr Fhnl$tyofJusU¢e- Val* Rapo & Rap6 SupportFund AnistyofJusbce- RSFCoKpnty nistyofJusb'{- DNSV BBC Childrén in Nèed Hone Office- SVSCSA Stralbrd Town Trust B"Jg LotkryFurKI National LotttsryCotnmunttyFund Warwi¢kshirè PCC DapartmantofHealth & Social Care- &Jd@ Prgvgntion H8artofEngland-Tho InGlusAe CommunityFund Thomas Oken Trust CoroSeAice5- CXherR8strthd Funds 101.485 79.705 3.574 436 12.LKJO 29.449 38.637 775 28.071 9.527 20.796 244.887 269.438 67,157 30.110 28.000 312.673 60.000 98.078 247.336 265.329 66,930 30,082 40,000 317.783 67.504 98.854 99.036 83.904 3.802 24.359 31,133 28.071 14.652 19.885 573 1.238 181.364 427.189 326.322 56.298 31.446 60.550 422.064 327234 55.725 32.684 40.657 161.471 488.019 2.012.148 2,012.162 486.005 Any overdrawn position arises as a result of timing differences bebveen Ihe expenditure incurred and the income received. Future income will be sufficienl lo cover Ihe overdrawn balance, and no material UnrtaInty exists regarding the receipt of these funds. .39-
Safeline Warwick Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (ntinUed) Year ended 31 March 2025 27. Funds recelved as agent or held as custodlan Irustse During the year, Safeline Warwick received grants lotalling £0 {2024- £18,157) acting as an agent on behalf of Male Survivors Partnership (UK) Ltd. The funds were distributed directly onwards lo Male Survivors Partnership (UK) Ltd in full, and there were no balances held as at 31st March 2025. 28. Analysis of changes In net debt At 1 Apr 2024 Cash Ilows At 31 Mar 2025 Cash at bank and in hand 543.933 578.273 29. Oporating lease commltments The total future minimum lease paymenls under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows.. 2025 2024 Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 37,829 75.850 2.317 32.680 113,679 34,997 30. Limitation of audltors Ilablllty The company on 1 st April 2025 has entered into a limitation of auditors liability with the auditor limiting the audito¢s liability to a maximum of £1,500,000 (including Interest). 31. Related parties Th8 Trustees consider that there is no controlling party- During the year the charity paid C L Moynihan, a Iruslee, £0 (2024.. £935) for providing sessional fundraising. and £31,120 12024.. 17,457) under a contract for employment for delivering fundraising and digital marketing services. This was paid in acu)rdance with the provisions sel out in the Charity's governing document. During the year, Safeline Warwick received grants totalling £0 {2024. £18,157) acting as an ent on behalf of Male Survivors Partnership (UK) Ltd. The funds We distributed directly onwards to Male Survivors Partnership {UKI Ltd in full, and there were no balances held as 8131st March 2025. During the year, Safeline Warwick made grants totalling £0 {2024= £5,000) lo Male Survivors Partnership (UK) Ltd. The funds were granted to Male Survivor5 Partnership {UKI Ltd to further Safeline Warwick's own pufpose and objedives. Male Survivors Partnership (UK) Ltd is a charitable company whereby N. Henderson is a Director and Tnjstee.