Charity number.. 1071243 Company number.. 03611374 REP RTO THE TR EE AN INANCIAL STATEMENTS AR ENDED 31 MARCH 2 FOR SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE *AEESYQCQ' 2911012025 COMPANIES HOUSE A17 #146 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Report of the Trustses 1-30 Report of the Independent Audllors 31-34 Stat•mont of Financial Activities 35 Balance Sheot 36 Statement of Cash Flows 37 Not¢8 to the Flnanclal Statomonts 3849 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 3181 March 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31•t March 2025. Legal and administrative information set out on pages 1 and 2 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Principal Address and Registered Office: 1 St Floor Castle House 1 7 Castle Street Cardiff CF10 1BS Constitution Safer Wales Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee and a registered charity governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The guarantors are the trustees as set out on page 2. The liability is limited to an amount of £1 per member in accordance with the company's Memorandum of Association. Safer Wales. objects are to: Promote Community Safety primarily for the general benefit of the people of Wales, in particular the County of Cardiff and surrounding areas Activities as described later in this report are all in compliance with the atx)ve aim of benefiting individuals and the wider community by making victims feel safer, by tackling the causes of offending behaviour arKI reducing the risks of repeat offences, and thereby increasing overall public confidence.'.Working with people and communities to improve safety, wellbeing and lives, The financial statements comply with current ststutory requirements. the Memorandum and Articles of Associalion and the Statement of Recommended Practice Attcounting and Reporting by Charities. Registered Numbers: Registered Company Number.. 3611374 Registered Charity Number: 1071243 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 3151 March 2025 Trustees The directors of the charity are its trustees, for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report they are collectively referred to as trustees. In accordance with the charity's articles of association, at each annual general meeting one third of the trustees retire and the trustees elect any new trustees. The trustees who served during the period under review and since the year end were as follows.'_ Christopher Woolley (Chair) Jackie Jones PhD (Deputy Chair) Christine Salter (Treasuier) Professor Mike Maguire Kathryn-Ann Slade (resigned October 2024) Robert Keetch Professor Kate Williams Azuka Oforka Craig Barnsley Christopher Williams (appointed April 2025) Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31bt March 2025 Senior Management Team.. The Trustees delegate the day-to-day management of the Charity to the Senior Management leam.. Chief Executlve Officer: Bernadette Bowen-Thomson Bsc Msc The structure includes the following posts- Simon Borja (Director - Project Development) Karen Maxwell (Director - Service Standards) Auditors: Hodge Bakshi Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors Churchgate House 3 Church Road CARDIFF CF14 2DX Bankers: Lloyds Bank P.O.Box 1000 Andover BX1 1LT Solicitors: Hutton's Unit 2, o￿an Way Cardiff CF24 5HF Employment Law l Health and Safety Advisors Worknest Law Woodhouse, Aldford, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6JD Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 314t March 2025 Constitution, Objects and Governing Document Safer Wales Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee. incorporated as Safer Cardiff Ltd on 6 August 1998 and registered as a charity on 27 August 1998. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association. which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. The Company was re-named Safer Wales on 171h October 2006. Safer Wales, objects, as agreed by the Charities Commission and ratified by a Special Resolution of a full Board meetin9 on 23° May 2006 are to: Promote Community Safety primarily for the general benefit of the people of Wales, in particular the County of Cardrff and surrounding areas The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Chaiities. Recrultment, Inductlon and Tralnlng of Trustees The formation of the Board of Trustees is undertaken on the basis of a 5-yearly skills needs analysis compared with an audit of current members. This includes managemeni and business skills as well as specialist skills relevant to the criminal and community justice environment. The requisite management skills are deemed to be accountancy, human reSoUr￿s, PR and communications and legal, all of which are represented by highly experienced individuals on the Board. A review of the skills needs was completed during 2021 and the Charity was keen to attract a further Board Member with accountancy experience. resutting in recruitment of a Trustee with financial expertise. A further skill needs analysis will be undertaken following production of our business plan. The Trustees who have moved on are offered the option to remain on our mailing list as "Friends of Safer Wales" and can continue to support us. All Trustee applicants are required to complete an application form describing the expertise they can contribute to the Board and addressing the person specification of the role. They may also supply a CV. A prospective applicant then typically meets with the CEO and the Chair to discuss the application. The applicant is then invited to attend a Board meeting as an observer. If acceptable to both sides. an applicant will be proposed to the Board after this process. and the appointment is put to the vote. Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31*1 March 2025 All Trustees are provided with the legal and regulatory information regarding their responsibilities on recruitment. Induction is on a one-to-one basis with the CEO, and Trustees also have the opportunity to meet with project Managers, Coordinators. visit projects or shadow project workers. Trustees are offered further training via the l+VCVA programme of training for Trustees. Trustees are unpaid.. however they are entitled to claim travel expenses and we provide light refreshments at meetings, if they take place in the evening. Membershlp of the Board of Trustees The Trustees are senior and highly experienced people, well-respected in their own fields. A particular strength is in the Criminal Justice and particularly the Offender Management field. Chris Woolley (Chair) Tribunal Judge, Retired Chief Crown Prosecutor and Assistant Coroner Jackie Jones (Deputy Chair) was an Associate Professor of Law. currently a Local Elected Member and Special Advisor (Welsh Government) Christine Salter (Treasurer) Previous Corporate Director at Cardiff Council, with many years at Senior Executive level experience in finance. Kathryn-Ann Slade Human Resource Specialist Professor Mike Maguire, Senior Professor of Criminology and Crime Studies, advisor to Welsh Government and UK Governments Robert Keetch, LGBTQ+ activist and one of the founders of Pride Cymru Professor Kate Williams, Senior Professor in Criminology and Director of the Welsh Centre for Crirne and Social Juslice (WCCSJ) Azuka Oforka. is an actress, writer and support worker with a passion for social care & social justice Craig 8arnsley, an experienced auditor, specialism in corporate finance and forensic audit We have a very low turnover of Trustees. many of whom have given more than 10 years service on a voluntary basis. Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31st March 2025 Risk Management Buslness Continuity and Risk Register A Business Continuity Plan has been formulated, which includes Standard Operating Procedure documents for all projects in case of emergency. A Risk Register has been adopted since early in 2013 which employs a "traffic light system" to flag up risks. All amber and any red risks are reviewed at each Board of Trustees meeting. The Trustees confirm that the major risks to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the trustees, have been reviewed and systems or procedures have been established, and regularly reviewed and updated to manage those risks. Responding to Post-Pandemic Realities and Economic Pressures: Driving Innovation and Strengthening Communlty Support Safer Wales continues to embrace innovative and flexible approaches to working, ensuring we effectively meet the evolving needs of the people and communities we support. While the majority of our work is delivered face-to-face within communities and through our centres, the organisation's capacity for remote working enables a blended model of service delivery. This approach enhances accessibility and provides increased choice for individuals engaging With our services. Safer Wales remains an agile organisation. continually adapting to changing environments and circumstances. The lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by the ongolng cost-of-living crisis, continues to affect the most vulnerable people we work with, further deepening existing inequalities. In response, Safer Wales has continued to provide essential support through our distribution service, delivering food and vital items with the help of our dedicated volunteers. Throughout the year, our staff and volunteers have demonstrated exceptional commitment and resilience, ensuring that people continue to access the support and services they rely upon. The wellbeing of our teams remains a key organisational priorty, and we are proud to maintain our accreditation as a Real Living Wage employer (accredited since 2018), reflecting our commitment to fair pay and good working conditions We also continue to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our volunteers both through project-based activities and during Volunteers. Week. We extend our sincere thanks to all our staff and volunteers for their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment. which enable us to deliver sep4ices that are vital to many across our communities and. for some. truly life-saving. Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31$t March 2025 Income Safer Wales, Senior Management Team (SMT) and Board of Trustees incorporate the PESTLE instrument to horizon scan and examine the sectoral environment as well as its own Business Planning Tool. Safer Wales is a registered provider of services for Cardiff Council, the HMPPS. Ministry of Justice, South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner. Human Resources and Health and Safety Worknest Law have been providing legal advice on employment and Health and Safety issues since July 2009. Publlc Beneflt Activities as described later in this report are all in compliance with the above aim of benefiting individuals and the wider community by developing resilient communities, making victims and communities safer, by tackling the causes of offending behaviour and reducing the risks of repeat offences, and thereby increasing overall public confidence.. Working with people and communities lo improve safety, wellbeing and lives. All of our activities are designed to maximise impact on public benefit and develop resilient communrties. We work with people and communities to improve safety, wellbeing and lives. Many of our direct beneficiaries are either victims or ai risk of victimisation, offenders, ex- offenders or at risk of offending. Many people accessing our services are extremely vulnerable people, with multiple disadvantages. women and men of all ages, children and young people of many different backgrounds. No one is excluded from receiving our services based on their ability to pay. as our Equal Opportunities policy and practice ensures that anyone who meets the criteria designated by a particular grant agreement orfunding arrangement can do so. No one is barred from accessing services due to ability lo pay. gender. race, sexuality, age, poverty, faith or disability. Indirecl beneficiaries are represented by the wider public, who benefit from increased safely in their communrty and an increase in public confidence generally. We work closely with members of the public and communities to explain our acts'vities and engage support for our projects through outreach work with local communities and partner agencies. We engage with agencies and the wider public lo raise awareness of the issues we tackle, promote the organisation's work and encourage their involvement. The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charty Commission. Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees ar ended 3111 March 2025 Flnancial Revlew The Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) set out on page 35 show that the income of the organisation decreased by £270,199 to £1,340,265 and total resources expended by the charity of £1,205,755 resulted in a net surplus in the year of £134.510 (2024 deficit £217.976). Reserves Policy Most of Safer Wales, income is dedicated to designated purposes. the details of which are explained in the notes to the accounts. The Safer Wales Audit and Finance Sub-committee of the Board of Trustees has determined that a level of free reserves should ideally be held which would cover the core and project operations of the company for a minimum period of six months. The Board reco9nises that Safer Wales, major and most valuable resource is its highly skilled staff team, and that it is important to ensure that the salaries and operational budget should be covered for this period. A further recommendation is that each project should look at its own additional operating costs; including funds to cover contingencies such as redundancy, parental leave etc. At the 31st March 2025 the charity had unrestricted reserves of £615,307 <2024 £497,587) and restricted reserves of £21,549 (2024 . £4,759). Management and Governance Safer Wales is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) supported by two Director-level posts. The Senior Management Team (SMT) delegates responsibility for operational delivery and project management io a skilled team comprising Project Managers, Coordinators. Head of Radio, a Volunteer Officer, a Manager of Internal Resources. and a Finance Officer. Project Managers oversee and supervise both administrative and field staff, including volunteers. The organisation places a Strong emphasis on communication and collaboration, with the full team meeting annually, the Senior Management Team meeting weekly, and Project Managers coordinating regular team meetings. Senior Managers and Project Managers also meet frequently to ensure alignment across all areas of activity. The Board of Trustees meets at least four times a year, typically on a quarterly basis. Specific matters requiring detailed consideration are referred to the Finance or HR Sub-committees for scrutiny and review. with recommendations subsequently ratified at full Board meetings. In addition. a Strategic Planning Sub-committee convenes as required to encourage open Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 3181 March 2025 discussion and the exploration of key strategic proposals put forward by the Senior Management Team. Day-to-day management decisions are made within the established management structure. while decisions presented to the 8oard relate to matters of strategic direction, policy change, risk management, or those specified in the organisation's Schedule of Delegated Authority. All staff salaries fall within defined pay bands, which are determined through job evaluation and benchmarked against market rates for comparable roles within the charrtable sector, particularly in Wales. Salary band adjustments are approved by the Board of Trustees. The Chief Executive and Senior Managers receive the same terms and conditions. benefits, and pension entitlements as all other employees. Safer Wales complies with auto-enrolment requirements and operates a stakeholder-based pension scheme. The only variation in terms and conditions applies to staff who joined the organisation under TUPE arrangements. In accordance with legal obligations, the organisation reviews and re-enrols eligible staff into the workplace pension scheme every three years. All staff are entitled to take time off in lieu for additional hours worked. Principal Actlvities of the Charity The Charity's sole activity is the promotion of community safety primarily for the benefit of the people of Wales and in particular the County of Cardiff and surrounding areas, which supports all the Charity's objects. It is our opinion that all the charitable expenditure incurred in the year ended 31 March 2025 was directed to this one activity. We have not attempted to artificially sub-divide service as it would not result in any reliable analysis of the Charity's activities and it is difficult to foresee any benefits that this would provide, Summary of Activities and Achievements 2024 - 2025 The outputs and outcomes of the whole organisation are summarised below. Human Resources At 31st March 2025 Safer Wales had 28 staff (23 full-time equivalent), approximately 110 volunteers and mentors and 10 Trustees. The average number of employees employed during the year ended 31" March 2024 was 27 {2024 - 42). Workplaces Safer Wales StreetLife, Dyn project, Prison IDVA. Women's Centre are based in Castle House. Officers of HMPPS (Probation Service), Prisoners, Education Trust Wales Project were also co-located in Castle House during 2024125. Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 3151 March 2025 Safer Wales Youth services (including SWIS Staffj and Young Adult Hub staff are based in Safer Wales Young Adult Hub, Floor, Market Chambers, 5-7, St Marys Street, Cardiff. CF10 1AT. HMPPS (Probation Setvice) were also co-located during 2023124, Radio Cardrff is located at Meanwhile House, Williams Way, Curran Embankment, Cardiff CF10 5DY. Safer Wales Services also access community and deliver part of our Women's Service at BARC, Bridgend. Safer Wales delivers the Prison and Community IDSVA service. accessing His Majesty's Prisons Eastwood Park and Styal, as required. These are the two main prisons where Welsh women are sent on remand or detention. Safer Wales Impact Report 2024 to 2025 Safer Wales Core Service areas Whal we will do to help people and communities be safe and thrive Ending VAWDASV - Working with people and partners to end violence against women and girls and keep Domestic Abuse andlor sexual violence victimslsutvivors of all genders, safe, now and in the future Crlmlnal & Communlty Justlce - Supporting people who have offended and those at risk of offending to reconnect positively with communities, increasing their sense of belonging, their ability to thrive and live crime free lives Young People - Engaging and supporting young people to thrive, increasing their safety, well-being and sense of belonging Community Development Services - Working with people and partners to create safe spaces and positive environments where people know they belong People we have protected and made safer Safer Wales with the vrtal assistance from all our supporters directly helped improve the lives of more than 1,700 people in Wales through casework. advocacy and outreach during 2024- 2025. Most people supported, 83% were supported throu8h our adult seNices and 17% were supported through ourchildren, young people, and familysetvices. In addition. 1000,5 people have been able to access Radio Cardiff and connect to communities across Cardiff through music, discussion, news and local events. Saferwales Women Services: Castle House Women's Centre StreetLife Brid end Safe ace and Prison IDVA Service io Safer Wales ort of the Trustees Year ended 3151 March 2025 Safer Wales Women's Services provide essential, trauma-informed support to women facing multiple and complex challenges. including homelessness. sexual exploitation, domestic and sexual abuse. substance use. and poor menlal health. Our aim is to empower women to make posstive changes, access safety. and rebuild their lives with dignity and confidence. Across our Women's Services, Safer Wales supported women through direct one-to-one work, outreach, and group activities. Our seniices combine practical assistance. emotional support, and advocacy, delivered through four core provisions.. Castle House Women's Centre, StreetLife, Women's Prison IDVA Service and the Bridgend Women's Safe Space. Togelher, they form an integrated network of specialist support for women across South Wales. Castle House Women's Centre Castle House Women's Centre Continues to offer a safe, welcoming space for women to access both practical and emotional support. The Centre operates as an open-access drop- in facility where women can relax, speak to a member of staff, keep warm. eat, or rest in a supportive, non-judgemental environment, Partnership working is vital for the delivery of community safety services and Castle House Women's Centre continues to welcome the co-location of HMPPS Women's Probation Service Team. The dedicated women's team have been co-located with Safer Wales at Castle House Women's Centre for over 10 years. Through partnership working, Castle House j coordinates access to a range of extemal agencies, including substance use services and the Health Inclusion Service, providing accessible immunisation opportunities. During the latter part of the year, planning took place for the delivery of a new partnership providing on-site GP and primary healthcare services, significantly improving access to healthcare for women who often face barriers engaging with mainstream provision. Women participated in a wide variety of wellbeing and skills-based activities. including crafts, cross-stitch, hairdressing tutorials, and focus groups, as well as accessing vital support for their daily living. Providing a safe, Inclusive, and trauma-informed space for women to access practical SUPPOrt, connection, and empowerment. The outcomes that follow demonstrate the vital role Castle House plays as both a safe haven and a gateway to longer-term recovery and empowerment. li Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees aren 1BI March 2025 Area of Work Key Achievements Visits and support Over 3,000 occasions where women accessed the Centre for support, oGcasion8 warmth, food, and rest Partnership support Over 1,000 occasions where women accessed partner agency support through the centre Actlvlty participatlon Over 360 occasions where women took part in wellbeing and skills- based activities, including crafts, cross stitch, hairdressing tutorials, and focus groups Showers and Over 120 showers and washes provided,. Over 260 sets of toiletries hygiene support distributed Food and essentials More than 1,300 food parcels provided, averaging more than 25 parcels per week Emotional and social support Over 850 occasions where women accessed the Centfe for conversation, connection, and informal wellbeing support Health and partner servlces Engagement with new partnerships to provide on-site GP and prlmary healthcare services weekly, alongside continued links to substance use and Health Inclusion services, building on our immunisation clinics. Communlty and Women engaged in wellbeing activities and peer support opportunities empowerment promotin9 self-esteem and resilience Castle House Women's Centre remains a cornerstone of Safer Wales, Women's Services. a place of safety, dignity. and belonging that enables women to rebuild their confidence and take positive sleps toward recovery and independence. StreetLlfe Service The StreetLife project provides specialist outreach and crisis support for women involved in, or at risk of, sexual exploitation and survival sex work. The service operales across Cardiff and surrounding areas, offering both daytime and evening outreach. as well as targeted support in Castle House Women's Centre. hostels and community settings. 12 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31SI March 202 The women supported by StreetLife face multiple, intersecting barriers including poor mental health, Irauma. substance use, poverty, homelessness, and histories of abuse. Many experience feelings powerlessness, isolation, and exclusion. Through consistency, empathy, and a trauma-informed approach, SlreetLife builds trust and supports women to make informed choices about their safety and wellbeing. heckitrKO oeL¢ efbLRL StreetLile E￿enIng OutTeach} (Woman 8ccessin9 StreetLrfe continues to work closely with many partner agencies such as Housing. Health, Substance Use services, DVVP, as well as South Wales Police. StreetLife works with South Wales Police and partner agencies to conduct joint visits lo parlours, hostels, and short-term rental properties where women may be at risk of exploitation. The service also collaborates with women who have previously worked in these environments to help shape partnership approaches that encourage people to engage safely with our serdice. {Jr tL/er (2 Women,supported Ihrough Evening Ouireach) During the year, the project celebrated women's resilience and achievements through creative activities at Castle House Women's Centre. This included events such as l. End Violence Against Sex Workers Day (Dec 2024) and International Women's Day (Mar 2025), where the women came together, ate together and enjoyed hearing one of the women singing. 13 fer Wales ort of the Tr stees r ended 31S1 March 202S Supporting women experiencing sexual exploitation and multiple vulnerabilities across Cardiff and South Wales. Area of Work Key Achievements Women supported through intenslve specialist support Over 100 women received tailored one-tfrone support, including crisis management and safety planning, in the community and through Castle House Women's Centre Assertive evenlng and Over 300 contacts made with women through assertive street hostel outreach contacts and community outreach Collaboratlve work wlth Police and partner agencies Regular joint visits to massage parlours, hostels, and temporary accommodation to identify and support women at risk of exploitation Women's wellbeing and empowerment Women engaged in wellbeing activities and awareness events. including End V￿lenCe Against Sex Workers Day StreetLrfe staff provided consistent, non-judgemental support Trauma-informed practice to build trust and enable women to access safety and recovery services Partnershlp working Continued collaboration with South Wales Police, health and housing providers, and survivor advisors with lived experience StreetLife continues to provide a vital bridge between vulnerable women and safety, helping them access protection, emotional support, and pathways away from exploitation. Prfson Independent Domestlc Vlolence Advisor (IDVA) Service The dedicated Prlson IDVA service supports women in custody who are at high risk of domeslic andlor sexual violence and preparing for release to Wales. During the reporting period, Ihe service supported 51 women across HMP Eastwood Park, HMP Styal. HMP Downsvlew, and HMP Drakehall. The service provides risk assessment. safety planning, and advocacy, including referrals to MARAC. local authorities, and housing providers. Staff assist women in accessing benefrts, securing food and clothing parcels. and liaising with landlords and tenancy officers. A key challenge remains the shortage of safe and suitsble accommodation upon release, particularly for women unable to access refuge placements, increasing the risk of re- victimisation, homelessness, or reoffending. 14 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31st March 2025 Strategic Engagement Safer Wales continues to play a key role in the Women's Justice Blueprlnt for Wales and the Vlolence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Blueprint for Wales, influencing policy, promoting integrated trauma-informed approaches. and improving support for women across Wales. Bridgend Women's Safe Space Safer Wales Women Safe Spaces Provision - A Partnership in Bridgend In partnership with BARC, Safer Wales delivered weekly Women's Safe Space in Bridgend. providing gender- and trauma-informed environment for women with multiple vulnerabilities. lal•r Wal*• ibtAwkno9 kn pavth•rshipwilh B.AA¢ A.Il I didn'i come huie.I probably wouldfi't le4v Ili• hous• or speak io rbny•n* all w*ek i?. Ofid4•rd. CwrnTal M•ig•Thnwg. ¥it41 4¥h•i PIW4hyJi l•Jr ind iom•unv41 llek ol tvult r•iuli sn th•m t 0¢¢os*rt1 to Impiow• th•tr i¥l•ty and li¥•y. Th• $•rvi¢o.Whl w••kly. •5vin• ltsc•l to b i#oyel m¥liFA•ebW *ntl k4iliie SVPPOrt Between April and September 2024, 25 women regularly accessed the service, attending on 246 occasions. From October 2024 to March 2025, the provision continued, with 34 women engaging fegularly. th•Wom•n S￿¢* Irldyhd ihrlud•'. ÉmoLi•rt**•11b•ihg I•1￿c•s bL**o•tartd loodhygl•n• Ctrwodvctw ar4J qmpty￿r￿￿t *r**L th• h•aii olihtr beinp ofT•Md ltscil s•t**•i sL¢h 41 th• ltsc•l Fth•d&¢k thit ongb9•fnthli In¥01¥•m•￿ ¢hb loc￿ p&ic• IMpffjv•d with loc*l¢CSOi cHIIiThp Ml woèkly loc￿t101hO teèm obouiahy th￿th*Y feèlW￿Td b••*S1 In 2025, BARC relocated to larger premises, allowin9 Safer Wales to trial a new layout and refine seNice delivery based on women's feedback. to r•port irtid•hu. Por Mor* iftlorthbu￿, This partnership initiative was highlighted in the Women's Justice Blueprint Newsletter (Edition S, Sept 2024) as an example effective partnership working to support women across Wales. i arnw.*S I hud !o,g@ Arreited and In tbg ststo 'Ito lind this platQJ. bvi I qrn glad I +4 • .W0m•n'i Jvitic• Blu•piint Il•wsl•tt•r 15 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31st March 2025 Royal Recognition of Work Supporting Survivors On 1st May 2024, Safer Wales was honoured to be represented at a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty Queen Camilla, to recognise individuals and organisations supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault. Each year, it is estimated that nearly 800,000 women and 275,000 men experience attempted or actual sexual assault in England and Wales-a figure that is widely understood to be under-reported. The event also marked the re-launch of the Wash Bags Project, originally initiated by Queen Camilla in 2017, which provides essential items and comfort to survivors attending Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCS). In her address, Her J Majesty reflected on the compassion shown by those working in this field, stating- 'The phrase 'the kindness of strangers at 8 very dark time, is, to me. the guiding pnnciple of everything that you all do.. reaching out a hand of friendship to P8ople who hav8 been de- humanised in the most brutal way,. giving comfort to those who are traumatlS8d," and offering hope that physical and emotional he81ing are possible." This recognition highlights the importance of the work carried out by Safer Wales and our partners in supporting survivors, promoting dignity, and fostering recovery. Safer Wales D n Pro'ect The Safer Wales Dyn Project remains the only dedicated service in Wales providing direct support to gay, heterosexual, bisexual, and transgender men who experience domestic abuse. The seplice offers both specialist Independent Domestic Violence Adviser IIDVA) support and access to a national helpline10808 8010321), ensuring men across Wales can receive tailored, confidential advice and safety planning based on their individual needs. In addition to providing support via the helpline, the Dyn Service supported 872 men through direct IDVA intervention. during the year. These consistently high numbers reflect both the continued demand for support and the importance of the Dyn Service in providing a safe space for men to seek help without fear of stigma or judgement. J4st to say it s so goocl to H￿derStA￿￿S d0ts￿tJl Youth Provision The SWIS project continues to protect children and young people from exploitation through 1:2:1 support. school-based work, and community engagement. Our expanded school programme targeted four high schools. providing tailored interventions for CYP affected by domestic abuse and at risk of exploitation. Of the 111 children and young people engaging in 18 Safer Wales Re ort of the Tru tee Year ended 31*1 March 2025 this provision, 76.6% were young women and girls & 23.4°/• were young men. 63.19h white WelshlBritish, 5.4'A would not say and 31.5% from an ethnically diverse community. Examples of support and crSminal justice outcomes include: A young male criminally exploited and exposed to domestic abuse was supported through safeguarding and peer group interventions. A young female whose father (in prison) posed ongoing threats received support that enabled her to remain engaged in school despite mental health challenges. Supported a young woman through the successful conviction of a serial sexual offender. coordinating wrth IOVA and court special measures Assisted a young person navigating court attendance alone Intervened when a young person's former partner, a released offender, breached license conditions, ensuring recall to prison Supported a young person in a potential sexual exploitation situation, reporting immediately to police, with staff providing evidence in court in 2025 Safer Wales delivered the KSS project in partnership with Cardiff Council and health services. supporting CYP involved with, or at risk of, criminal explortation in St Mellons, Trowbridge. Llanederyn, Llanrumney, and Llanishen. KSS operates in four high schools in the East of Cardiff, increasing access to support for vulnerable young people. Case Study: An 18-year-old female became homeless following her boyfriend's imprisonment for drug offences. At risk of exploitation due to his debts, suspected domestic abuse, and potential familial harm, she received sustained support from a youth worker. Outcomes included passing her driving theory test, enrolling in the Open University, reconnecting safely with family, and actively seeking housing with a friend. She has developed independence in managing her mental health and finances, while distancing herself from her previous abusive relationship. During the summer, SWIS and KSS staff facilitated a range of purposeful activities, including: Musical recording sessions (in partnership with St Mellons Hub Youth Service). Bowling sessions for SWIS girls; Virtual reality safety training and awareness of exploitation Slaff received specialist training. including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), workshop facilitation, and outcome star assessment. ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed delivery. 19 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31st March 2025 Creative and Community Engagement In collaboration with No Fit State Community, young people engaged in a six-week Bamboo Project, co-producing creative work to explore safe spaces for girls. Outcomes included: A bamboo 'Bam-Bench" highlighting issues around safe spaces Showcasing at YMCA events and Adamsdown Communty Day (Aug 2024) Increased community awareness of exploitation risks and young people's perspectives We continued to hold weekly groups at our Young Adult Hub to engage young people in purposeful activities. In addition to the above. during Ihis period we focused our activities on becoming active and new beginnings which included; Yoga Sessions • Wellbeing walk at a local park Litter pick- valuing your environment Sessions to inform on period health Accessing GP support Encouraging young people to planl seeds to grow food & plants. Young people and women created banners raising awareness of VAWDASV, displayed during the Whlte Ribbon Walk and vlgll from BAWSO Cathedral Road to Llandaff Cathedral. ljo Young Adult Hub (YAH) The Safer Wales Young Adult Hub supported 134 young adults aged 18 to 25 who are at risk of, or currently involved in, the criminal justice system, including those transitioning back into the community following release from prison. Through the year the Hub provided a safe, inclusive, youth-focussed and trauma-infomed environment where young adults can access both one-to-one support and Structured group activities designed to promote personal growth, stability. and positive life choices. Our 20 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31$1 March 2025 aim is to improve access to essential services. empower young adults to develop their skills and confidence, and create equitable opportunities for them to lead safe, fulfilling, and independent lives. Partner agencies based at the Hub include: His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Into Work Service Careers Wales Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) SMART Recovery Mental Health Nurse (providing wellbeing assessments and ongoing support) Support and activities provided Include: Person-centred Youth work, providing one-tO•one support and group work sesslons Advocacy and representstion, including attending key appointments with young adults Practlcal life skllls development such as cookin9, CV writing, and literacy support fitd AS A S￿&6855 for ts 61ASS& y pArffvts, so rtly is ￿&￿t6￿ prgud rfmd. you fvr SMPP67rti￿g Young Adult ￿rASSI1)g the YAH Wellbelng actlvltles including 'Walk and Talk. sessions and anger management coping strategies Employment and training support in collaboration with partner agencies Probation engagement support for Ihose under licence or community orders Provlslon of wellbelng resources. including toiletries and essential iterns The Young Adult Hub continued to act as a multi-agency centre of support, fostering collaboration between statutory and voluntary partners to reduce reoffending. strengthen resilience. and promote long-term positive outcomes for young adults. 21 &?fer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 3181 March 2025 Volunta Communlt Servlce Our Voluntary Communlty Services continue to play a vital role in the delivery of Safer Wales. work across all our provisions. We currently support over 110 volunteers, coordinated by our Volunteer Officer in close collaboration with service leads. Volunteers contribute invaluable time. skills, and energy that directly enhance the impact of our services and the experiences of those we support. Volunteer roles are diverse and reflect the breadth of Safer Wales, work from Evening Outreach Workers, Food Delivery Drivers, and Reception Support at our centres, to DJS and Newsreaders at Radio Cardiff, as well as Peer Volunteers and Student Placements across our services. Throughout the year, we have continued to promote volunteerlng opportunities through community events and strengthened partnerships with universities and colleges to support student placement programmes. One such placement in our Young Adult Hub was particularly successful, highlighting the mutual benefits of student engagement within our services. We were also delighted to celebrate national recognition for our volunteers, with two Radlo Cardlff volunteers shortlisted at the National Community Radio Awards 2024. /hlE ICOMEAI OP O£VP4TEER OF T•IE YEA Ollvla Giovanna Goodman won Bronze - Newcomer of the Year Robin Zhang won Gold Volunteer of Èhe Year. The collective effort of our volunteers provides significant social and economic value to Safer Wales. Annually, the total value of volunteer time and support equates to at least an estimated £126,000. Volunteers dedication and service has enabled us to deliver the equivalent of: Approximately 3,000 hours of outreach, support. and centre-based activities (including the delivery of essential items) Over 8,500 hours supporting the delivery of Communlty Radio 22 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 202S During Volunteers, Week in June, we celebrated the outstanding contributions of our volunteers, recognising their commitment, '%1; compassion, and vital role in helping Safer Wales deliver life* changing support across our communities. *4 tW4V These contributions demonstrate not only the scale of volunteer commitment but also the essential role volunteers play in ensuring Safer Wales continues to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day. Some of our volunteer5 at our Celebration Event Connectin Peo le and Communities Radio Cardlff continues to deliver vibrant and inclusive community radio 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, thanks lo the dedlcatlon and commitment of over 80 volunteers. The station remains a powerful plafform for showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Cardiff, producing programmes that celebrate heritage, share stories, and raise awareness of issues that matter to communities across the city, particularly Cardiffs ethnlcally dlverse communities. Broadcast both locally and online, Radlo Cardiff connects people and communltles across our Capital and beyond Wales. with an expanding listener base through internet streaming seNices. The station plays a vital role in amplifying underrepresented voices, promoting inclusion, and sharing information that supports community wellbeing and cohesion. As part of the newly fornied Wales Community Radio Network, Radio Cardiff has received funding to strengthen its community programming, ensuring the continued delivery of accessible and representative media for Cardiffs residents. Throughout the year, Radio Cardiff has continued to champion local tslent, creativity, and lived experience. Examples of the station's diverse content include.. 23 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31st March 2025 Cherle Arlett's "She's in the Mix" show, highlighting homegrown ¢ hip hop emerging from Cardiff and giving local artists opportunities to reach wider audiences and experience radio broadcasting. Communlty engagement events. such as Party In the Park in } Newport, where Radio Cardiff shared its positive vibes with Love N Hamiony Sound bringing reggae 1Yron8•￿ lyra rhythms and Kelly RB spinning disco SHF'S IN THE MIX PKISENTS 11 lJiFF- LOVE& HARMONY IAM tunes. Interviews with local businesses, exploring topics such as cooperative business models and community enterprise. Promotion of local authors, including an inleNiew with Jennifer Lenny about her book Tymne and Tyrn. Awareness Intervlews, such as Molly Fenton sharing her lived experience with a brain tumour and her Love Your Period campaign. . ftrasn ,ARDIFF Radio Cardiff also experienced a moment of loss this year with the passing of Scott Travers, a much-loved former presenter known for his passion for local music, festivals, and folk culture. His dedication to community radio and championing of local voices will be fondly remembered by everyone at Safer Wales and Radio Cardiff. Through the power of radio, Radlo Cardiff contlnues to connect, inspire, and empower communities, giving people across Cardiff a voice and a platform to be heard. Safer Wales and Communlt Justlce C CJC mru > CommunltyJusric8 Cymru C￿oWnQer Cymunedol Cymru The Community Justice Cymru (CJC) Network, managed by Safer Wales, provides a platform for Third Sector organisations working within community justice and community safety in Wales to connect, collaborate, and influence change. The network enables members 24 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 3111 March 2025 to share information, disseminate good practice, and inform policy, strengthening the collective voice of the sector. CJC operates within the Thlrd Sector Partnership Council and the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVAI, holding quarterly meetings and maintaining active communication between members through regular updates and consultations. 8etween April 2024 and March 2025, the network welcomed several expert speakers and hosted in-depth discussions on key issues affecting the Welsh juslice landscape. In early 2024, members heard from representatives involved in the Criminal Justice Antl-Racism Plan for Wales and from Rachel Allen, Coordinator of the Crimlnal Justlce Board for Wales, to strengthen connections and ensure the sector's voice is embedded in policy development. In January 2025, Dr Robert Jones presented updates on his research into the Welsh Criminal Justice System, prompting discussions on the lack of transparency in Welsh justice data and the implications for accountability and service design. Members also explored the Publlc Procurement Act 2023, agreeing that future CJC sessions should examine lis impact on commissioning and Third Sector participation. CJC members supported closer collaboration with the Criminal Justlce Board for Wales, recognising the value of the network as a vehicle to: Test progress against the Board's existing plans and share sector feedback Influence the development of future workplans Ensure the voices of people with lived experience are represented in policy discussions Wales Soclal ustlce C nferenc wsJc The first Wales Social Justice Conference (WSJC), led by Safer Wales. Inside Out Support Wales, and Clinks, took place in November 2024. supported by The Waterloo Foundation. This major event brought together over 100 delegates from the public, private, and voluntary sectors to discuss the role of community organisations in delivering fair and effectivejustice in Wales. Huge thanks to the partners involved and the Safer Wales team who helped the day run smoothly. WolosSo¢itslknti¢o 25 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 318t March 2025 The theme "Community Sector: Core to Welsh Justice" explored the critical contributions of the Third Sector in supporting people affected by the justice system and in shaping a more inclusive, person-centred approach. Speakers included Emma Wools, South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, and Jane Hutt MS. who provided the opening address. The conference featured individuals with lived experience, including women and young adults supported by Safer Wales services, who shared powerful testimonies of resilience and recovery. A short video of the event can be viewed here: Wales Social Justice Conference 2024. Feedback from delegates was overwhelmingly positive and has been shared with the All Wales Criminal Justice Board, highlighting key messages for policymakers.. Policymakers must value and engage the Thlrd Sector, co-creating solutions with community organisations to strengthen public setvices. Collaboration, not competition, should be prioritised with smaller organisab'ons supported to participate meaningfully in partnerships and procurement processes. The Third Sector's deep roots in local communities build trust with vulnerable groups, ensuring services are responsive to real needs. Despite limited resources. community organisations consistently demonstrate Innovatlon and impact. delivering high-quality services that achieve lasting change. Looking ahead, Safer Wales, Inside Out Support Wales and Clinks are collaboratively plannlng the second Wales Social Justice Conference, to be held on 4 December 2026. This year's theme will focus on the Sustsinability of the voluntary and community sector, continuing to convene key stakeholders and people with lived experience to drive forward social justice across Wales. Challenges As with last year, we continue to deliver our services in a challenging environment marked by growing vulnerabilities among the people we support and increasing demands on our staff and volunteers. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis continues to have a significant impact on those we serve, many of whom are among the most disadvantaged in society, resulting in greater reliance on essential facilities such as washing and shower services. This crisis is also affecting our staff and volunteers, the majority of whom are women, with many of our paid employees carrying additional caring responsibilities. Increased financial pressures and the need to work longer hours in paid employment have reduced the time people can commit to volunteering, leading to a smaller pool of available volunteers. Our Volunteer Coordinator continues to play a key role in supporting and strengthening our volunteer ne￿ork in response to these challenges. 26 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31$t March 2025 Safer Wales Influencing Change: Profile, Positioning and Communications The Safer Wales Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees are committed to influencing policy and driving systemic change to improve services for vulnerable people. Drawing on the knowledge, experience, and research gained Ihrough our work. we recognise that providing direct protection from harm is only part of our mission. Our goal is to help ensure that the root causes of harm are reduced and ultimately eliminated in the future. To achieve this. we have dedicated time and resources to strategically positioning the charity as an active voice in shaping policy and practice. Safer Wales is a member of several multi- agency partnership groups. including: All Wales Criminal Justice Board IOM Cymru Board All Wales Women in Justice Board Various Working Criminal Justice Working Groups South Wales Local Criminal Justice and IOM Board Third Sector Partnership Council All Wales Strategic Sex Work Safety & Support Group South Wales VAWDASV provider forum Children's Commissioner Child Sexual Exploitation group Wales Safer Communities Board Community Safety Partnership Community Safety Violence Prevention Group • Community Safety Street based lifestyles and Complex needs Group • Domestic Abuse MARAC'S across regions in Wales A strong and collaborative community justice sector is essential to enhancing community safety in Wales. Safer Wales leads the coordination of Community Justice Cymru, bringing together third sector organisations from across the country lo share knowledge, exchange experiences, and strengthen collective impact. Through this network, we engage closely with the Welsh Government's Third Sector Partnership Council and key criminal justice agencies to promote effective collaboration and influence positive change within the justice system. Accreditation and Quality Assurance Safer Wales has achieved the following quality assurance standards. Agored Accreditation Centre Cyber Essentials Investors in Volunteers 27 Safer Wales Re ort of the Trustees Year ended 31st March 2025 Professlonal Membership Safer Wales is a member of the following.. CLINKS Institute of Directors Wales Council for Voluntary Action Cardiff Third Sector Partnership Association of Chief Executives Welsh Women's Aid Movlng Forward Safer Wales's strategic goals are.. Grow our services to help more people and communities Develop and deliver services informed by people and communities, increasing the impact of our work Collaborate with partners, influencing policy to increase community safety, belonging and people's ability to thrive Attract and retain talented staff and volunteers Budget Report Achievements and Added Value Track record of value-led and client-centred service delivery in Cardiff, South Wales, Gwent and across Wales to many thousands of direct and indirect beneficiaries Track record of developing innovative community justice products which have irnpacted on Welsh government or UK government policy (domestic abuse, access tojustice, sexual exploitation, trafficking, youth justice, housing and homelessness. human rights, anti-hate crime, anti homophobia) Track record of outstanding innovation, rigorous academic evaluation and dissemination, and mainstreaming Welsh NGO influencing at a National level Partners with the Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice Committed to creating and keeping jobs in Wales High level of staff retention, (very low staff turnover) Committed to a coaching culture and ethos which encourages personal grov4th Committed to creating real safety and justice for the people of Wales Strong, well qualified and highly experienced Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees 28 Safer Wales ort of the Trustees Year ended 31" March 2025 Very highly committed and motivated staff team Commitment to Co-location with partners Have SUC￿ssfUllY recruited. trained and retained teams of volunteers Awards Since 2003, Safer Wales has achieved numerous awards covering wide ranging community safety issues, including youth. community, criminal justice, equality, gender, safety, leadership, Volunteering Charity of the Year and Most Admired Organisation. The Trustees would like to glve thanks to: All our wonderful Safer Wales staff, volunteers, DJ'S and mentors. We would also like to thank our funders and all our partners from statutory, private and voluntary sectors and people across our communities for your continued support. Trustees. responsibilities in relation to the financial ststements Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make sound judgments and estimates thal are reasonable and prudent. and prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business Observe the methods and principles of the SORP The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posilion of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In accordance with company law, as the company's directors, we certify thai.. so far as we are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditors are unaware,. and 29 Safer Wales Re ort ol the Trustees r ended 3101 March 2025 as Ihe directors of Ihe company we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information. This report has been prepared in accordance with The Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Issued in March 2005) and in accordance with the special provisions of Section 419(2) of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small entities. Statement a5 to disclosure of inforniation to auditors So far as the directors are aware. the￿ is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the charity's auditors are unaware and each Trustee has taken steps that he ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information. Audltors Hodge Bakshi have expressed theirwillingness tocontinue in office as auditors and in accordance with Section 485 of the Companies Act 2006 a resolution proposing their re-appointment will be submitted at the general meeling. By order of the Trustees C-J;kng Christopher Woolley (Chair) Date 16 2obJ- 30 Independont 4uditofs rpport to the Mom￿15 of Safgr Wales Oplnlon We have audited the financial statemenls of Safer Wales(Ihe"Charty"I loi the yeaf ended 31 March 2025 which comprise Statement of Finanoal Activity, balance sheet, tash flows, and notes lo the financial statements. including a summary ol Signifi￿nI accounling pol¢c¢e5. The financial feporting Irameworff Ihal has been applied in Iheir prep8ralion ￿ applicable law and United Kin9dom Attountin9 Standards, including Financial Reportin9 Standard 102.. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United KirwJdom Generally Aceepled Accounling Praclice}. In our opinion, finanGial stalemenl¥'. give a true and fair viw4 of the slate of the Charrfy's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of ils incomlng resources and application ol resources for Ihe year then er*Jed', have been propèrly prepared in acctsrdanee with United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Aecounllng Practice.. hav• been prepared in accordanGe with the requirements of the Companies Act 20C6. 8•81s for opinion We Conducted oui audil Sn aCco￿anCe wlih Inlemglional Standards on Audiling (UK) {ISAs IUKII and applicable law. Our iesponsibililie$ under those standards are lurthei described in the Audilorfs responsibilrtie5 lor Ihe aud ol the financial slalemenls section of our report. We are independent of the Charity in accordance with Ihe ethical requirements that a￿ relevant lo our audit of the financial 5talemenls in the UK, including Ihe FRC'S Ethical Standard, and Ihe provisions available for small enlilies, and we have fulfilled our Olher elhieal respon5ibililiè$ in aCC4Jrdance wilh Ihtssè requirements. We believe Ihal audit evidènce we havts obtained is sufficienl and appropriate lo provKle a basis for our opinion. Concluslons rel•tlng to going concttm We hove nolhlng lo report in respecl of lh8 followlng matterg in relation lo which Ihe ISA$ (UK) requir• u$ lo raport lo you where.. Ihe Iru51ee$' use of the going concem basi$ of accounting in the preparalitin ol the financial slalements is nol appropriate., or the Iruslees have nol disclosed in the fin¥nci81 slalemenls any Klenlilied malefi*l uncertaintiès Ihal may cast signrficanl doubl about Ihe Ch8rily's abilily lo conlinu? lo adopt the going concom basis of accounting for a period of al leasl twelve months from the dale when the financial slalemenls are authorised for issue, Oth•r Inform4tlon The Irusleo$ are responsible for the other information. The olher infomialKJn comprises th8 Infomalion included in Ihe annual report other than the financial slalemenls and our audilorfs report Ihereon. Our opinion on Ihe financial slalements does not cover Ihe other information and, except lo the exlenl othe￿1$8 explicilty slated in our report, we do rKJl express any form of aSSUfance conclusion Ihereon. In connection with our audit of the financial $latemenls. our responsibility is lo read the other inlormalion and, in doing so, consider whether the other informalion is malerialty incon$istenl with the financial slalemenls or our knowledge obtained in Ihe audit or olherwL%e appears to be materially misslaled. If we identify such material inconsistencies or appa￿TrI malenal mis51atemen15. we are required lo delemiine whether Ihere is a malerial mi551atemenl in the financial slalemenls or a material rnisslalemenl of Ihè other information. 11. based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that the￿ is 0 maierial misslètemenl of thi$ olhef Inlormation, we ar fequired lo report that facl. We have nolhir4J lo report in thi¥ regard. 31 Independent auditor's roport to the m¢mbern of S•fer Wales Opinions on other matters prnscrlbed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion. based on Ihè work undertaken in the course of the audit.. the information given in the Iruslees, ￿port {incorporalln9 the direclors. report) for the financial year for which the financial stslemenls are prepared is consistent with the financial slalements.. and the tiu$tees' report has b6èft prepared in accord8nce wilh applicable legal requiiemenls. Matters on whlch we are r•qulred to report by excoptlon In the light of Ihe knowledge and understanding of the Charity and ils environment obtained in th8 Course of the audit, we have nol identified malerial misslalemenls in the Tiuslees, Annual Report. We have nothing lo report in respect of the k+llowing mattèrn In relalion lo which Ihe Companies Act 2006 requires u510 report lo you if, in our opinion.. adequate a￿UnlIn9 ￿¢0(dS have not been kept or reluins adequate for our audit have not been roceived from branches not visited by us., the fin•ncial slalemenls are not in a9reemenl wilh the accounling rncord$ and relurnB', certain disclosures of Iruslees, remuneration spKified by law are not made.. or we have not oblained all the infonnalion and 8xplanalions n￿$sary for Ihe purpose$ of our audil. R￿ponSIbIlItI￿ of tho trust• As explained more lully in the Iwslees, responsibilitie5 Statement sel out on page 20. the Iruslees are responsible for the Pfeparalion ol the finan￿31 slalemenls and lor being satisfied that they give a Irue and fair view, and for su¢h inlemal conlrol as Ihty delefmine is necessary lo enable the preparation of financial slalemenls Ihal are Ir•• Irom malenal misjlalement, whelher due lo Iraud or error. In prepafing thè financi81 slal?menls. the IrLLslees are ￿pOnSible for assessing the Charity's abilty lo continue as a going ¢oncem, disdosing, as applicable, matters related lo going ￿ne8M and u5in9 the going Concern basis ol accounting unless the Iruslees either intend lo liquidate the Charity or lo cease operations, or have no realisti allernallve bul lo do so. 32 Indep•nd•nt audltor's report to tho memtwrs of Saler W*l•s Auditovs rosponsibilities lor the audlt of the fSnancial statsments Our obj6clSve3 are10 obtain reasonab￿ assurance 8boul whelhei the financlal s13lernonl8 as a whol• are freo from material mtSStalemenl, whether due lo fraud or error, al￿ lo issue an audilor's repori Ihal includes our opinion. Reasonable assuran￿ ts a high level of assurance, bul 1$ not è guarantee that an audit conducted in accordanee wilh ISAS IUKI will alwAy$ delect a material misslalemenl when il exists. Misslalemenls Can arise from Iraud or error and are considered material il. individually or in the aggregate. thèy could reasonably b expected lo influence the econom￿ decisions of users taken on Ihe ba$its of these financial slatèmtnls. The audil engagement partner has assessed that the engagement audit team colleclivety has Ihe appropriate competence and capabililies lo idenlfy and ￿cOgnIse non-compliance with laws and regulaiions, details of those matters about non-compliance wilh laws and ￿gUlatIonS and fraud were communicaled lo the audit engagement l••m. Ifrègulafilles, including fraud, are inslances of non-complianee with laws and regulations. We have deslgned procedltres in line wilh our responsibililies ovllined above, lo detecl malerial mssslatemenl in respect of Ifre9ularilies. including Iraud. The exlenl lo which our proe¢dures are capable of dèlecling irre9ularilies, including fraud Is delailed belaw., We obtain an undetslandlng of the entity, rt$ activilles, its eonlrol environment. by reading the Charity's policies and procedures and carrying out audit woth lo ensure thai the scope of ils oulhorisation and the effectiveness of ils control environment are mainlained, and likety lulure developments. including in relation 10 the legal and gulatory fram•woTk applicabl•, which indude8 the Compani•s Ad and Charity Act. and how the entity is complying with those frameworts. Based on this understanding, we ideTrlify and assess Ihe risks of material misslalemenl of Ihg financial slalemenls. whether due lo fraud or efror, design and perforn audit procedures responsive lo Ihose risks. and obtain audit evidence that is suificienl and approprwle lo provide a basis for our opinion. This includes con8ider81ion ol the risk of acls by Ihe entity that were contrary lo applicable laws and regulalionj, InGluding fraud. In response lo Ine risk of irregularilies and nofrcompliance wrth laws and regulalions, including fraud, we designed procedures which indude.. 1. Enquiry of mJnag•mènl and Ihosa charged wlth govefnanu wilh reyards lo •clual gr￿ polenlial lillgalion #nd claims as well as adual, suspected and alle9ed ffa(td', 2. We hAve perfom*d specifK 5ub$lanlive prc¢edures with regards lo the aulhorising and recording of bank payments during the year in response lo the identified Iraud in the year. We have reviewed the Charities inlemal Investigation report OS w?11 as correspond•nc• with tho police. We h•v• made enquiries wrth manigemenl and those charged with governance concerning the mls-approprièlbn. 3. Assessing the extent of ¢omplian¢e with rubs and regulations spèethcally in rèlation lo Compan￿$ Act, Charilkgs Acl and employment laws which a￿ cons¢dered lo have a direct malertal effect on the financial slalemenls or the operallons Of Ihe Charity through enquiry ol Ihe Iruslees and senior management leam and inspection of reco￿$ induding rev*w ol board minutes during and substyuenl lo the year ended 31 March 2025. In oddition lo this and due lo the nature of the services provided by the Charily we have reviewed Ihe Charilies new staff vetting pnxesses and ensure Ihal all necessary DBS (Enhanced and basic) ched(s are perfomied for all siaff that are $eJvice user tscing. 4. Reviewing linancial slalemenl disclosure and verifying lo supporling docLtmenl•lion, which included Tru51ee boafd minutes. lo assess compliance wrth applicable laws and regulations. S. Performing audrt work lo miligale risk of management bias and overrpJe of conlrols, including lesling of joumal entries and other adjustments lor 8ppropfialenas¥, evaluating the business falionale ol significant Iran5aclions outside Ihe nomial course of business and feviewlng accounting eslimales for Indi￿t01$ of potential bias. Independent auditorfs report to tho members of Safer Wales Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, the￿.IS a risk Ihal we will not deleci all irre9ularilies, including those leadin9 to a malerial mtsslalemenl in Ihe financial slalernenls or non Adjuslmenls for.. Oepreciation of fixed assets Fixed asset addits'ons Decrease l (Increase) in debtors (Decrease) I Increase in credilor8 9,258 (12,1261 (258,356) 526,096 3.093 50,011 8,834 Not cash used In operating actlvitios 129.807 266,943 37 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Charity Infomiatlon Safer Wales is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 1-7 Castle Street, Cardiff. CF10 1 BS 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association. the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)" (as amended for accounting periods ¢ommencing from 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year. The presentation currency of the financial slalemenls is the Pound Sterling {£) 1.2 Golng Concern These accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the charity will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The trustees have prepared forecasts for the next fvio years. The trustees believe that these forecasts are based on realistic income assumptions and are confident that the ¢harily will continue lo be able to meet its liabilities as they fell due. The charity has consldered the impact of not receiving the same level of funding as in the past and has factored these assumptions into its cash flow forecasts and believe the charity will be able to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, albeit in a significantly reduced manner. At the time of approving the financlal statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The trustees have reviewed the reserves policy which supports the long-term business plan of the Charity. The trustees continue to adopt the going concem basis in preparing the financial statements. 38 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL TEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1.3 Significant Judgements and Estimates In the application of the charity's accounting policies, which are described in note 1. management is required to make judgements. estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and Ilabililies that are not readily apparent from other sources The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Impairment of debtors The charity makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of debtors, the Trustees Gonsiders faclors including the current credit rating of the debtor, aging profile of the debtor as well as historical experience. Provision for Ilabilities The charity assesses potential liabilities that may arise from its actlvities. such as legal claSm$. grant clawbacks, or operabonal disputes. Management makes estimates based on the likelihood of such liabilities matefialising and their potential financial impact. These provisions are reviewed regularly and adjusted when new information becomes available. Significant jud9emenls include evaluating the probability of 8 liability and estimating the financial value associated with potential claims. 1.4 Incoming rosources Income is recognised when the charity has entitlemenl to the funds, any performance conditions attached lo the item(s) of income have been met, it18 probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any perfomiance conditions attached lo the grants have been mel, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured rellably and is not deferred. Donations are recognised where there is entl￿eMent, ¢ertainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficienl reliability. 1.5 Donated 8orvic08 and facilitie$ Donated professional services and donated facilities afe recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated rtem have been met. the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the Gharity of the item is probable and Ihat economi benefit Can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102), the general volunteer lirne of the Friends is not recognised and refer to the Irustees. annual report for more information about their contribution. On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity whith is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain serwices or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market,, a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. 39 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Rosources oxpended 1.6 Expénditurè and trrècovarable VAT Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT is recognised once there is a legal or cOnstru￿1ve obligation to make a payment to a third paty. it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings.. • Costs of raising funds comprise the fundraising and their associated support costs. • Expenditure on Charitable activities includes the costs of safety primarily for the general benefit of the people of Wales undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. 1.7 Allocation of support costs Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs. finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which support the Trusts programmes and aclivilies. These costs have been allocated be￿een cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in the notes General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds that are to be used in accordance with specific reslricts'ons imposed by donors or that have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The Cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in note 13 of the financial statements. 1.8 Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Truslees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds that are to be used in accordanGe with specific restrictions imposed by donors or that have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are Charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in note 13 of the financial statements. 40 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Fund a¢¢ounting Icond Designated funds comprise of unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for parti¢ular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund are set out in note 14 of the financial statements. 1.9 Tangible fixed a880t8 Tan9ible fixed assets held for the charity's own use are stated at cost less a¢¢umulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates calculated to vKite off the cost of fixed assets. les$ their estimated residual value. over their expected useful lives: Improvements to property - over the terms of Ihe lease Motor Vehicles 25% reducin9 balance Office equipment 150A reducing balance Furniture & fitting5 15Vo reducing balancg Computer equipment 33¢+kn straight line Assets purchased during the year with a cost of under £1.000 are written off in that year. At each balance sheet date, the charity reviews the carrying amount of its tangible fixed assets to determine whether there 1$ any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists. the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated in order lo determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any. Where It is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of the assel. the Charity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. 1.10 Taxation As a charity, Safer Wales is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 478 of the Taxes Act 2010 and section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied lo its charitable objects only. No tsx charges have arisen in the charity. 1.11 Pensions The tharily operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualrfying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charty in an independently administered fund. Payments to defined contribution retirement schemes are Charged as an expense as they fall due. The charge lo income or expenditure in respect of the defined contribution pension scheme was £61,845 (2024- £89,651). 1.12 Cash and Cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial instruments and include cash in hand and bank accounts. 41 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1.13 Flnanclal Instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 "Basic Financial Instruments" Financial instruments are recognised when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilrties are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable righl lo set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 1.14 Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which Include prepayments, other debtors, and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently Carried al amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the financial asset is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. 1.15 Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities. including trade and other creditors, are initially re¢ognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financial transaction, where the debt inslrumenl is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. l)ebt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers, Amounts classified as current liabilities if payment is due withln one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade Creditors are recognised inrtially at tfansaction price and subsequently measured at amorbsed cost using the effective interest method. 1,16 Investment Income Investment income is included when receivable. 1.17 Operating lease commitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Income & expenditure account in equal amounts over the periods of the leases. 1.18 Gifts In Kind Gifts in kind are valued at the invoice value for the service received. 1,19 Transfer Between Funds Whilst the Charity seeks to obtaln sufficient funds to ensure each project is self-sustaining this is not always possible and a portion of the core funds have to be applied to ensure that the proje¢t$ can continue. The application of core fijnds to support the projects is ￿flected by the transfers from unrestricted to restricted funds. 1.20 Volunteers The value of the services provided by volunteers is not ir)corporated into these financial statements Further details of their contribution is provided in note 2 to these financial statements and in the trustees, report. 42 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1.2 Basbs of apportionment Charitable activities include expenditure associated with the provision of promoling Community Safety primarily for the general benefit of the people of Wales, in particular the County of Cardiff and surrounding areas. 1.21 Income The income was in respect of one charitable activity undertaken, being the promotion of Community Safety primarily for the general benefit of the people of Wales, in particular the County of Cardiff and surrounding areas. 1.22 Impairment Assets not measured al fair value are reviewed for any indication that the asset may be impaired at each balance sheet date. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, or the assets cash generats'ng unit, is estimated and compared lo the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. an impairment loss is recognised in profit or1085 unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount where the impairment loss is a revaluation d￿reaSe. 1.23 Government grants Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is a reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received. Income from government grants comprises performance related grants made by local authorities to fund the promotion of community safety provided by the Charity. See note 3 for more information and to the amount and source of these grants. A grant that specifies performance conditions are recognised as income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in Income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfi'ed is recognised with deferred income. 1.24 Employ0• bonofit• The cost of any unused holiday entillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Terminalion benefits are reGognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 2 INCOMING RESOURCES FROM GENERATED FUNDS Donations and Gran Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2024 Donations to Safer Wales Radio Cardiff WCVA Partnership Capacity Building Fund Other Income Total incoming resour￿$ of voluntary income from generated funds 171 190 171,190 187,404 The charity benefits greatly from the involvement and enthusiastic support of its many volunteers, details of which are given in our annual report. In a¢cordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP IFRS 102). the economic contribution of general volunleers is not recognised in the accounts. 160,142 9,060 3,933 150,142 150,662 9,060 1.416 3,933 2.626 8,055 32,700 43 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3 INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Grant and rehabllltation servlce a8reernent income to promote community safety Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2024 Social Justice and Vlolen¢e Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Serrfices 131 1127,751 1,127,882 1.350.361 Total income f rom charitable activities 131 1,127,7S1 1,127,882 1,350,361 The above Incoming resources relates to grant income received 2nd project activities which cover all the tharitable objectives of the charity. 4 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2024 Room hire 40,102 5 INVESTMENT INCOME Loan interest receivable 1,091 Loan interest receivable relates interest on a loan made to the charity's joint venture. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE The charity undertakes one direct charitable activity only and does not make grant payments. Charilable actlvily Govfrrnancè TOTAL Promotlng Communlty Safety Costs directly allocated to activities Plojecl l Event cost$ Client activities Project management fees Piemises costs Wages & employment costs Women's Pathfinder ¢o$t$ Telephone costs Trav811ing Licence5 & Insuranc8 Volunteer expenses Sundry co$1$ Training Donations Legal & professional Fees Audit & accountancy Fees Bank Charges Advertising & recruitrnenl Depreciation Totsl resour¢¢8 ¢xp•nd•d 1,091 2024 49,578 6,244 49,578 5,244 50,285 3.411 28.695 216,061 1.138,330 227,147 32,366 29,156 18,115 2,321 2.438 10,504 24 28,977 25,440 129 6,206 8.835 1.828.440 214,163 780,410 214,163 795,107 14,697 30,040 11,300 28,493 1,572 1,909 407 108 31,522 30,040 11,300 28,493 1,572 1,909 407 108 31,522 26,639 127 288 9,258 41,336 1,20S,755 26,639 127 288 9,258 1,164,419 44 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 6 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE (CONTINUED) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Note 2025 Costs directfy allocated to actlvities Operation of community safely Restricted grants Gentfal function contribution to unrestricted funds Total resources expended 155.744 1,050,011 1,205,75S 13.2 {60,950 60,950 7 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 2025 2024 Wages & salaries Social security costs Pènsions costs 674,861 58,401 61,845 795,107 972.247 76,432 89,651 1,138,330 The average number of employees analysed by functs'on was.. 2025 27 2024 41 Direct charitable expenditure No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60.000 {2024.. £nil). Pension costs are allocated to aclivitles in proportion to the related staffing costs incurred. The Irustees of the charity were not paid or received any other benefits from employment with the charity. No trustee was reimbursed expenses during the year (2024.. £nil>. No charity trustee received payment for professional or other Se￿ICeS supplied to the charity (2024.. £nil). The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the Chief Executive Officer, and members of the senior management team of Safer Wales. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the Trust were £139,758 {2024.' £145,102). NET INCOMING I IOUTGOINGI RESOURCES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR The operating Surplus {2024 deficit) is stated after charging.. 2025 2024 Depreciation of owned assets Rent Auditors remuneration Accountancy and iaxation advice 9,258 166,304 4,500 22,139 8.835 184,086 4,000 19,051 45 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA MENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 9 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Office Fixtufes & ment Fittin Motor Vehicles Ctsmputer Improvements ui mènt to rope ui Total COST: At 1 April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 35.304 8,457 43,761 43,710 3,670 47,380 49.723 76,087 104,486 309,310 12,127 104,486 321,437 49,723 76,087 DEPRECIATION: At 1 April 2024 Charge for year Al 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE: At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 30,079 1.261 31,340 41,083 945 44,963 1,190 46,153 76,087 86,900 279,112 5,862 9.258 92,762 288,370 76,087 12,421 5.225 5,352 2.627 3,570 4,760 11,724 17.586 33,067 30.198 10 Investment in Jolnt Venture Safer Wales had made a £1 joint venture investment, being 33% of the issued share capital of Cardiff DAB Limited, which was held for investment purposes only. Whilst a member of the management team of Safer Wales are on the board of Cardiff OA8 Limited, the shared control of Cardiff DAB Limited was undertaken by the company's other investors. 2025 2024 Cost At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 11 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Grant claims receivable Prepayments and other debtors 2026 2024 446,185 44,979 491,164 174,806 58,002 232,808 12 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Creditors Social security & other taxes Accruals 2025 2024 3,794 12,726 31,101 47,621 17,095 17,586 16,033 50.714 46 SAFER WALE LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS Balance Income Expenses Balance 1.4.24 31.3.25 S clal Justlce VAWDASV and Communlt Safe WG Capital Grant- net book value of asset Capital Grant for Vehicl& net book value of asset WG - Violence Against Women. Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence {VAWDASV) Capital Grant Cardiff Council- Feminine hygiene products grant W•lsh Women's Aid - Chlldren affecled by Dom•slic Abuse Granl 4,573 186 1,143 47 3.430 139 13,966 2.000 5,986 2,000 7.980 34,410 21,387 43,000 34,410 21.387 43.000 Police and Crime Commissioner Support Services Grant Cardiff Counal - Home Office Young Women's and Girl$ Fund WG - Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence IVAWDASVI Revenue Gfanl WG . Violence against Women, Oomeslic Abused and Sexual Vlolence IVAWDASVI Grant Cardiff Council - Youth Endowment Fund Kaeplng and Slaying Safe 138,726 138,726 132,316 132,316 104,915 104,915 Cardiff Council - Youth Endowment fund Keeping and staying safe additional Grant C8rdiff Council- DYN IDVA Grant 13,304 18,000 13,304 18,000 Poli¢e and Crime Commissioner - Women'8 Safe Space Provision Police & Crime Commissioner-Indep8ndenl Oomestlc Violence Advisers (IDVA} Grant WG - Underspend Grant Ministry of Justice - People From Ethnic Minority Group$ Ministry of Justice -Women's Community Services Grant Cardiff Council . Shared Prosperity Fund Police and Crime Commissioner - Women's accommodation $p•cSfScalion Gfanl WG -safer Wales Community Safety and Criminal Justice Grant 17,522 17,522 65.000 65,000 9.470 9.470 96.074 96,074 103.482 103,482 174.608 174,608 40.000 99,571 30,000 10.000 99,571 Total restricted funds 4,759 1,127,751 1,110,961 21.549 47 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY G ARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATE ENTS FORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 20 13 FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS l Advancing Social Justice, Incrèasing Community Safety The restricted funds are allocated to the advancement of social justice and the promotion of community safety. They specifically contribute to efforts aimed at ending violence against women, domests"c abuse, sexual violence. and criminal exploitation, including child sexual exploitation. These funds support work with adults of all genders and young people. with a focus on increasing safety, enhancing well-being, and enabling individuals to build the foundations necessary io thrive. In addition, the funds support initiatives fo¢used on reducin9 re-offending by helping individuals slay safe and develop the skills, resilience, and stability required to lead crime-free, fulfilling lives. A significant proportion of those supported have had contact with thè criminal justice system and have also been victims of violence andlor exploitalion. 2 Central functlon Contrlbution Included in expenditure are central function contribution costs of £60.950 to reimburse the charity for the central function costs incurred by the projects. 48 SAFER WALES LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TES TO THE FINANCIAL TATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Tangible fixed assets Investment Nel current assets Total net assets 11,518 21,549 33,067 603.788 615,307 603,788 636.856 21,549 15 LIABILITY OF MEMBERS The charity is limited by guarantee, not having a Sha￿ capital, the word limited being omitted from its name pursuant to a licence from the Department of Trade. Each member of the Company is liable to a maximum of £1 in the event of the winding up of the Charity and is not entitled to any share in the assets of the Company. At 31 March 2025 there were 8 members of the trustee board. 16 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS At 31 March 2025. the charity had total commitments under non- cancellable operating leases over the remaining life of those leases of £228,460 (2024 - £286.480>. 17 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS A$ at 31 March 2025 an amount of £20,677 {2024 £19,586) was due from Cardlff DAB Limlted. The amount is included within debtors falling due within one year. The charity own a third of the share capital of Cardiff DAB Limited. 49