South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services - Treasurer Report for the Year ended 31 March 2023
Overview of results for the year ended March 2023
During year ended March 2023 (‘2023’), SLDAS had a strong year. We secured some new funds including the Ellie Trust, meaning we were able to appoint a new role, the Projects and Engagement Worker, to further develop our outreach services, and from ROSA, allowing us to start recruiting for a director to oversee the services and strategic direction of the charity. Police and Crime Commissioners Ministry of Justice also awarded us a three year fund towards services and running costs, which as a gradual step towards building up future resilience.
Unrestricted funding has dropped year on year, as we have seen a 73% decline in online donations.
Restricted funds are funds that must be spent for a particular purpose as set out by the funder. Each fund has a budget allocated, and typically this fund cannot be transferred or carried over unless agreed by the funder.
Unrestricted funds are usually other donations, or certain funds that do not state a specific purpose, and therefore we can allocate them as they see fit towards the running of the charity.
Expenditure has increased over 100% compared with the previous year, which is partly to do with prepaid rent and rates for 2024 that was paid out of 2023 funding. Our wages and salaries spend also contributes to the overall increase in expenditure, including the project engagement worker new post as of May 2022, inflationary pay scale increases, and increased sessional worker fees.
The remainder of the cost increases is largely inflationary.
Expenditure on Charitable activities
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£82,417
£168,296
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| Volunteer/Trustee Expenditure | £6,242 | 55% | £4,038 | 34% | £3,007 |
| Beneficiaries' Expenditure | £2,223 | 124% | £993 | 2107% | £45 |
| Insurance | £1,483 | 27% | £1,165 | 2% | £1,141 |
| Rent & Rates at Bridge Chapel | £38,509 | 100% | - | -100% | £30,227 |
| Wages and Salaries includingtaxes andpension | £88,033 | 57% | £56,232 | 10% | £51,007 |
| Staff & Volunteers CRB Checks | £232 | 61% | £144 | 3% | £140 |
| Recruitment and advertisingcosts | £199 | 100% | - | 0% | - |
| Interpretingand translating | £40 | 100% | - | 0% | - |
| Equipment/Resources/Provisions | £3,438 | 21% | £2,833 | -61% | £7,310 |
| Staff Travel,Expenses & Training | £2,739 | 291% | £701 | -1% | £708 |
| Sessional Staff & Clinical Supervision | £14,526 | 160% | £5,582 | 354% | £1,229 |
| Consultancyfees | £917 | 83% | £500 | -33% | £750 |
| Staff Mobilephones | £965 | -15% | £1,132 | -27% | £1,548 |
| Software expenses | £578 | 7% | £538 | -6% | £570 |
| Postage & Stationery | £596 | 51% | £395 | -2% | £405 |
| Telephone/Internet at Bridge | £5,318 | -6% | £5,677 | 15% | £4,948 |
| MembershipFees | £35 | -88% | £291 | 147% | £118 |
| Bank charges | £63 | 5% | £60 | 33% | £45 |
| Governance Accounts & Professional Fees | £2,160 | 1% | £2,136 | 0% | £2,136 |
| £168,296 £82,417 £105,334 |
| BALANCE SHEET at March 2023 | 2023 2022 |
2023 2022 |
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| Fixed Assets | £839 | £6 |
| Debtors | £100 | £100 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | £130,832 | £102,708 |
| Total Assets | £130,932 | £102,808 |
| Creditors | £26,579 | £5,589 |
| Net assets | £105,192 | £97,225 |
| General fund | £31,790 £23,142 |
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| Designated funds | £31,424 | £30,224 |
| Restricted funds | £41,978 | £43,859 |
| RESERVES | £105,192 £97,225 |
Our unrestricted 'general' fund has increased slightly to £31,790. Ideally we aim to bring these reserves up to between £40,000 to £50,000, which would allow the Charity to continue unfunded and pay three month’s worth of committed costs. This is stated as our reserve policy in the annual accounts.
Our unrestricted 'designated' fund is reserves that are set aside in the budget for running costs of the Charity, and our restricted funds are funds from donors that must be spent for a restricted purpose in a limited time frame as agreed with each funder.
As you can see, our reserves 'balances' to the net assets of the Charity, that is mostly cash in the bank, net of any other fixed assets, debtors or creditors.
Fixed assets are items the Charity has acquired and are used in the charitable activities over a period of years (for example IT equipment).
Debtors are amounts the Charity has paid in advance for services that will happen in the future (for example insurance).
Creditors are amounts the Charity owes for services already received (for example payroll taxes and pension contributions) that have not yet been settled with cash.
Funding
On behalf of SLDAS I would like to thank all of our funders for their continued support.
Continuation of our core services would not be possible without the financial support of the ROSA fund, Liverpool City Council City Safe and Police and Crime Commissioners Fund. We were grateful for additional covid funding from Police and Crime Commissioners during the year, as well being awarded a three year fund towards services and running costs, which as a gradual step towards building up future resilience.
We were delighted to secure new funding from ROSA during 2023, which will be spent on developing our services and strategy, and improving governance. This funding has since year end March 2023 enabled us to recruit Beckie Radcliffe into the director role.
We would also like to thank Women’s Aid for their continued support in working towards the WA Accreditation, as well as development of the Oasis database.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
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| CitySafe | 29,800 | 29,800 | 38,500 |
| Police Crime Commissioner Covid 19 | 54,218 | 20,404 | 27,704 |
| Police Crime Commissioner | 50,000 | - | - |
| Ellie Trust | - | 19,375 | - |
| P H Holt Foundation | - | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| ROSA Fund | 24,996 | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| Liverpool CityCouncil | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Women's Aid | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13,500 |
| SLDAS GP Film Project | 3,000 | - | |
| Bridge Chapel Centre In Kind Premises Support and Services | - | - | 10,584 |
| Mayoral Inclusive Growth Fund | - | - | 6,900 |
| £165,514 | £97,079 | £122,188 |
Registered number.. 3568979 Charity number. 1071552 SoLrth Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 Pr•par•d By.. Harvey Guinan LLP h8rteied Gertified Ac£ountsnls Unit 17 Mersey House Matchworks Estate, 140 Speke Road Liverpool Merseyside L192PH
SoLrth Liverpool Domestic Abuse Seryices FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES Louise Gilslon Nina Doran (Chairl Naorni Frisch Helen Knibb (resigned 11109120231 Danielle Freedman-Hampson (resigned 22111120221 Rachel Burgess (Treasurerl R8chel Yates Alexandra Guy Rose Harvey (resigned 02101120231 SECRETARY Jacqueline Gordon REGISTERED OFFICE Bridge Chapel Gentre Heath Road Liverpool Mersey5ide L194XR COMPANY NUMBER 3568979 CHARITY NUMBER 1071552 BANKERS Barcjays Bank plc INDEPENDENT EXAMINER-Julie Guinan FCCA Harvey Guinan LLP Chartered Certrfied Accountants Unit 17 Mersey House Matchwotks Estate, 140 Speke Road Liverpool Merseyside L192PH page 1
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 CONTENTS Page Report ofthe Trustees Independent Examinerfs Statement Statement of Finanaal Activities 12 Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts 14to22 Detailed StateTnent of Financial Activities 23 page 2
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 3110312023 . The Trustees intend that this AnnLJal Report also serves as the Statutory Directors, Report. The Directors of the Chaiitable company (the Charity) are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law and throughout the report are collectively referred to as the Trustees. Referen and administrative details are provided in the company information section of these accounts at page 1. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements. the memorandum and articles of association, the Charities Act 2011, the Cornpanies Act 2006 and the staternent of recotntnended piactice applicable to Charities preparing their account5 in 8ccordance with the Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 (effective 1 January 20161. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the Charity in the year under review was to support women and children in South Liverpool who have experienced domestlc 8buse . OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES 1. To relieve wornen and children. particularly those residing in the Speke. Garslon and South Liverpool areas of Liverpool, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of domestic violence. 2. To educate the public in matters of community safety and particularly issues of domestic Violen and violence against women and children. 3. To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be conveniently or advantageously carried out in conjunction with the objects set out in sub daLJses111 and121 above. AIM.. To challenge the impact of dornestic abuse on women and children. OBJECTIVE 1.. To support wornen and children in South Liverpool who have experienced dotnestic abuse. OBJECTIVE 2.. To provide volunteering opportunities to women who 8re 1X)nrned about the issues of dorneslic abuse experienced by women and children. OBJECTIVE 3.. To raise public awareness of domestic abuse of women and children in local communities. The Charity has three main strands of activity to achieve our objectives as well as to contribute generally to the public benefit.. MAIN ACTIVITIES 1. The Charity providès supportive responses to women seeking services, with infomation, a lange of services and activrties, signposting to specialist providers. advocacy, opportunities for group work and counselling to women addressing experiences of violence and abuse,. page 3
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT 2. The Charity recruits, trains and supports as volunteers. local women concemed about the issues to underpin the range of ServIS to beneficiaries, as a progression route for volunteers, giving work experien, access to educational opportunities and personal development.. and 3. The Charity delivers sessions of domestic abuse awareness training to fronrfine service providers, cornrnunily and voluntary organisations, public sector bodies, and interested private sector organisations. Organisationally, the Charity engages in local, citywde and regional strategic planning as and when possible to bring issues of violence against women and girfs to current policy arenas. In this way, the specific work of the Charity lo address domestic abuse is brought into the public arena for public benefit. PUBLIC BENEFIT In setting objectives 8nd policies to achieve them, the TtU5tees give due consideration to guidance issued by the Charrf(ies Comrnission to ensure that such poliaes achieve the requirement to give public benefit. COMPANY INFORMATION Company information is shown on page 1 of these accounts. STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Charity (registered charity number 10715521 is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 22 May 1998 (registered company number 35689791. The company was established under a Memorandum of Assoo8tion which established the objects and powers of the Charity and is governed under its Artides ol Association. A board of at least four Trustees meet bimonthly and administer the Charity. Sub-committees are also attended by a representation of Trustees, which meet as required. The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law and who served during the year, were.. Nina Doran (Chairl., Naomi Frisch," Helen Knibb (resigned 11 September 20231", Louise Gilston," Danielle Freedman-Hampson (resigned 22 November 20221,. Rachel Yates,. Rachel Burgess (freasurerl.. Alexandra Guy and Rose Harvey Iresigned 2 January 20231. STAFF TEAM The Charity employs the following staff.. Jacqueline Gordon (finance l administrationl., Assia Bibi liob share services co-ordinatorl., Frances Stewart lj.ob shale ServiS co-ordinatorl", EIiz8beth Prescott Iproject engagement manager)", and Rebecca Raddiffe (director, appointed April 20231. PAY POLICY FOR STAFF The pay of staff is linked to the NJC Pay Scales. Each role reflects the level of responsibility, skill, experience and knowledge required, and retnuneiation levels In the sector. Roles are reviewed and ievised periodically. page 4
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT GOVERNANCE The Trustees plan to meet bimonthly for board meetings to review the running of the Charity, to oversee planning and development, and to monitor the overall work of the Charity. SLDAS 8ie delighted to be working towards th8 Women's Aid Quality Stsnd8rd. The narn8s of the present Trustees, and of 811 who held office during the period. are shown on page 1 of these 8ccounts. No remuneration is paid to any trustee for their services as a Trustee. No Trustee had a material interest in any of the Charity's contracts during the period. In accordance with the provisions of the Artides of Association, at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting the following Trustees retire from offir by rot8tion. and being eligible offer themselves for re-ele¢tion.' N8omi Frisoh 8nd Nin8 Doi8n. TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The Charity Trustees (who are 81s0 the directors of South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Servi$ for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdorn Generally ApIed Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the Charity Trustees to prepare financi81 statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, induding the income and expenditure for that period. In preparing the financial slalerllents the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting poliries and then apply them o)nsistently', observe the rnethods and principles in the charities SORP., make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disdosed and explained in the rinancial staternent5", and prepare the finan81 slalernenls on the going concem basis unless il is in8ppropriate lo presume that the Charty will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them lo ensuie that the financi81 st8lemenls 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 othei iiregularrties. TRUSTEE INDUCTION AND TRAINING Induction of new Trustees takes place informally through attendance * Board rneetings. ad hoc enrolment in the Charity's accredited Volunteer Domestic Abuse Awareness Training, attendan at Charity planning events, partiapation in the ongoing work of the Board, and through specific sessions on identified topics led by expert providers as and when needed. All Trustees are regularly offered opportunities for training to look at specific areas of Management Committee responsibility, governan or topics related to the nature ol the Charity's services. page 5
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT RISK MANAGEMENT Domestic abuse prevention is an area of work inherently Conrned with risk management on a personal level for the dient group. from a Health and Safety point of view for staff and volunteeis, and from a Community Safety outlook for local iesidents and women generally cjtywide. The Charity has continued to review and revise policy in the course of this financial year 10 Strengthen all poliaes and procedures. Risk Assessment is carried out as part of initial assessment and at times of change with all beneficiaries. Child and Adu Safeguarding training is cornpleted by all staff and volunteers to at least QC Level 1. All staff and some volunteers have completed Level Two OC Safeguarding. The Services Co-ordinators have structured time in their work schedules for Peer Review of cases, and the staff team regularfy discuss practice and pioblem-solve as a team. The Charity ulilises the national standards for dornestlc abuse prevention developed by CAADA and implemented Merseysidtrwide through the MERIT risk assessment tool. Individual clients, risk assessments are reviewed regularfy lo measure risk and support needs. Safely proTrduies in iespect of the Charity's public piemises are reviewed annually with the aim of reducing risk and maintaining safety for all members of the Charity while at SLDAS. A full Business Continuity Risk Management Plan was drafted and adopted wth assistance from Liverpool Charities and Voluntary Services. The impact of austerity has highlighted the risk to wornen and girls Subject lo abuse of being unable to access support of any kind. Many refuges previously affiliated to the national Women's Aid Federation have lost accommodation contracts to provide refuge in favour ol generic housing providers who offer homeless accornrnodalion to mixed gender groups which are highly unsuitable for women escaping abuse. Women's organisations have been espeaally hard-hit by funding cuts. In Liverpool, the number of reported incidents of domestic abuse far outstrips the numbei of wornen who rnanage to aCsS support of any kind. It is now recognised that, In addition to the two women per week murdered by violent partners, another wornen per week take their own lives as a resuh of the destructive irnpact of dotnestic abLJse upon them. FINANCIAL RISK A key risk is insufficient inwme lo operate the service. as the Charity relies mainly upon short-lertn restricted funds. The Charity h8S 8 business planning process that addresses the need for ongoing fundraising for future operating costs of running the service, and it considers the risks to which it Is exposed. Following the appointment of new Trustees, the board of Trustees formed a Finanaal Planning and Fundraising Committee for this purpose. The Financial Planning and Fundraising Commrttee is made up of three Trustees, plus the director and the finance l administration wotkei. The overall funding strategy is to secure staffing and programmes for all benefiaaries through a combination of one. three year or longer grants frorn charrties, statutory sources and local SoUrs. The Trustees monitor actual income and expenditure against budget on a quarterly basis, and implement changes to the budgets and plans if required to tnitigate the financial risks faced by the Chaiity. The Charity's computerised accounts systetll rnonitors specific funds and the attributable spend, thereby assisting in control. The Reserves Policy of the Charity is to maintain a level of reserves for salary support in the event of gaps beeen funds. If by short- terTn use of reserves the Chaiity Is able to retain staff pending outcorne5 of funding application5, this tnitigates the disruption and distress caused when posts receive no further funding. In the year concerned. the Trustees acted within the bounds of financial policy to retain members of staff for litnited period5 beytsnd funding in ordei lor key pieces of work to be completed. page 6
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are key to every aspect of the Charity. Trustees provide governance of the Charity as unpaid volunteers. Trained volunteer support workers and volunteer counsellors are the main frontline service providers, under supervision by paid staff. This enables support to be open-ended and flexible according to the direction given by the service user. Volunteers give the Charity its capacity to respond. Volunteers providing services are also eligible to become Trustees. The Charrty welcomes and encourages benefiaaries of services to become volunteers as and when appropriate, and to be involved in service and organisational planning at any point in their contad with the Charity. All participants of the Charity are encouraged to become company members with the aim Of having a voice in the development and direction of the Charity. Membership entitles members lo a vote at the Annual General Meeting. SUPPORT SERVICES Imth funding from Liverp)ol City Council Community Resource Grants and PH Hott, 9 local women undertook volunteer training with SLDAS in the year ended 31 March 2023, all completing Open Awards Level 1 DV awareness Level 2 Volunteer Support Worker training at SLDAS. 8 trained volunteers were actively volunteering during the year. Volunteers covered a range of tasks including Dropinslcoffee mornings, website iefeirals, telephone enquirieslieferials, co-faalitating Freedom Programmes, BoLJndaries group and Recovery Toolkit as well as providing 1..1 support, advocacy, and administration. The hours of volunteering time given to the Charity over the year amounted to over 1,400 hours with some volunteers giving full days per week to the service. BENEFICIARY ANALYSIS 781 refeirals for support carne from agencies such as.. police, housing and MASH team, self-referr81s. family and friends. This reSued in 1,311 active cases receiving domestic abuse support, of whith, 533 were new cases, the rerllainder ongoing. From the 781 new referrals. a total of 916 children were involved in the cases. 1,275 hours of ongoing 1-1 support sessions were provided, in addition to 520 hours providing advice and information, and 170 hours of advocacy services. 310 wotllen were 51gnposted and referred to CrtEens Advi, housing, refLJge, benefits and leg81 advi. 117 refeirals were tnade for wotnen wrth Tnental heah support needs. 187 women were supported in reporting the abuse lo poli. As a result of the Charity'5 SUPPOrt. 1,064 women reported feeling less isolated. had buiK resilien and felt they were able to cope moving forward. 309 women reported improved mental heatth. page 7
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT 5 women accessed the 24 hour National dornestic abuse helpline. Clients came from across the city to access help.. L1., L2.. L3., L4,. L5.. L6,. L7,. L8., L9., L10'. L11,. L12', L13,. L14', L15', L16', L17,. L18', L19', L20," L21", L23", L24", L25," L26", L27," L28, L30", L31", L32", L34", L35", L36", as well as Imrral, North Wales, Warrington, Lancashire and Northwich. St. Helens and Wdnes. SLDAS reiVed 5 enquiries frorn agencies or individuals looking for services for men. which were signposted to respect for perpetrator progiammes or Mankind. Clients whereby English is not their first 18ngu8ge induded,. Ar8bic. Bengali, Cantonese, Mandarin, F8isi (Persianl, Hindi, German, Estonian, Polish, Tamil and Urdu, Spanish, Sornali, Russian, Romanian and Czech. The racial profile of SLDAS 781 referrals consisted of.. 590 White British,. 60 Asian women., 62 Black women,. 29 women from mixed race backgrounds., 16 women from other white backgrounds,. and 24 of unknown racial background. Ages range frorn under 16 up to over 79 years. with 83 aged 18-24. 229 8ged 2544, 190 aged 2N4, 189 aged 45-54, 44 aged 5&64, 34 aged 6>74, and 11 aged 75 and over, and 1 unknown. Religious beliefs held by the Clients during the year were as follows.. 277 Christian,. 77 Muslim., 1 Jewish., 4 Sikh., 10 Hindu., 4 Buddhist. A further 170 women had no religious beliefs, 167 wornen were unsuie. and 71 dlIned lo answer. Of the 781 wornen referred to the Charity during the year.. 644 clients identified as heterosexual,. 3 bisexual.. 1 Asexual.. 17 Gaynesbian.. 2 Transgender woman.. with 114 preferring not to declare their sexual orientation. In respect of disability." 265 women advised they had a disability." 3 reported a hearing impaiment,. 18 declared learning difficulties,. 23 suffered with long term illne5s'. 153 identified mental illness needs.. 68 had physic81 disability,. and 2 had sight impairment. The outcomes achieved through group work are significant as this is often the first time women experiencing domestic abuse really break their isolation by meeting with others who have experienced similar issues. They gain insight and knowledge atxjut the impacts and effects of domestic abuse on themselves and on their children. They can recognise strength in others before feeling il in thernselves. Beneficiaries also leam what their options are and how to put any plans into action with support from experienced staff and trained volunteers. Women-only spaces 8nd gender-aware practices are vital foi naming. understanding and overcoming the irnpact of violence and abuse against women and girls. Group work such as the happy home programme that can be delivered in community languages to make the benefits of groups 8vail8ble despite18nguage b8rriers is a priority in 8 Qlty like Livetpool. Counselling is a major element of available services for women recovering from the impact of abuse. SLDAS offers both person-centred counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy delivered by qualified counsellors who do this as their volunteering at SLDAS. The range of IS5LJes women address in counselling include low se-eSteern, confusion and in8bility to focus, ernotional support lo f8Ce Qourt hearings, perpetrators due to leave prison, historic sexual abuse and feeling suicidal. Many corne with mental health issues andlor substance issues. page 8
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Charivs capacity as a service is limited by the number of paid staff supervising trained. eXperIend volunteers. Fewer staff reduces the number of initial assessments that can be booked In. Inrtial assessments are essential to take stock of the risks dients are faung a this point in their relationships. Qualified staff carry out the risk assessments and safety planning to mitigate the risks. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The Trustees mel six tirnes via Zoom. and once in person in the year ended 31 March 2023. Some of the Trustees provide ad hoc administration support and management of the Charity. Through funding from Women's Aid. the Ch8rity'5 curient policies and practice wer8 reviewed. Feedback was v8ry positive in respect of tak&up ol services and the Charitys equality policy. As a next step, the review recommended utilising social media including the SLDAS website to promote the Charity's positive-action approach, and the opportunities available thitsLJgh volunteering, The Women's Aid funded equality work is continuing. Trustees continue to fundraise continuously, whilst several of the Trustees attend a Bids and Funding Committee. During the year the Charity recrLJited a Projects and Engagement Worker to work wth trained volunteers in outieach venues, offering a full range of Servi$. Thanks to ROSA funding, the Charity was able to appoint a director to oversee the strategic developrnent of the Charity's objects. who joined the Charity in April 2023 shortly after the year in review. FINANCIAL REVIEW The results foi the year and the Chaiiws financial position at the end of the year are Shown in the attached Iinancial statements. Total incorning resources were £176,263 12022 £113,532) and total outgoing resourTrs were £168,298 12022 £82,417) with net incoming resources of £7,967 12022 £31,115) being net incoming resources of £9,848 12022 £13,6901 on the unrestricted fund and net outgoing resources of £1,881 12022 net incoming reSoUrS £17.4251 on the restricted funds. The Charity has designated £1,200 of the net incoming unrestricted funds. The total funds on the Balance Sheet are £105,192 12022 £97,225) being £31,790 12022 £23,142) unrestricted general funds, £31.42412022 £30.2241 designated funds and £41.97812022 £43.8591 restricted funds. RESERVES The Charity is run on a not-for-profit basis, but for prudent management the Board of Trustees would wish to maintain a level of free reserves to establish a sustainable entity and guard against contingencies. The current level of free reserves, (that is, those funds not tied up in fixed assets. designated and restricted lundsl is £30,951 12022 £23,136). The Trustees acknowledge that the ideal level ol free reserves would represent three months. running costs including salaiies and potential redundancy costs lappioximately £50,0001. However, rnaintaining such an ideal level of reserves has never been possible for the Charity. that lo date receives rnainly restricted funds with limrted Income streams from which to build a free reserve. This ideal level of free reserves would allow the Charity to sustain itse over a period such a5 when one funding strearn ends before another begins. The Charity continues to fundraise 8irning to develop the reserves. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER page 9
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Independent Exarniners. Harvey Guinan (Julie Guinan FCCAI have indicated their willingness to remain in office. A resolution will be proposed for their re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE The Charity's immediate priority continues to be the medium to long-term funding of the Charity and its core costs, in order to retain peirnanent st8ff, develop and 8ttiact volunteers, and continue lo prioritise service delivery. The Charity uses pilot projects 8nd development work to initiate innovation and demonstrate value. Following the recent appointment of a director, the Trustees and the Charity ale excited to develop and enhance the serviTr. improve governance and reporting. sin the year In ieview, the diredor h8S already demonstrated value in building on key strategic partnerships. However, the core of staffing, volunteering and Servi delivery remains the immediate priority. APPROVAL The report Wa5 prepared in acwrdance with the sp181 provisions within P8rt 15 of the Cornpanies Act 20(. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 0511212023 . Rachel B Trustee ess ITreasurerl page 10
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH LIVERPOOL DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES I report on the 8w)unls of the company for the year ended 31103r2023 . RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the Charity's Trustees of the Company Iwho are also the Directors of the Company for the purposes of company lawl. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Actl. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent exarninalion, I report in respect of my examination of your Charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT I have completed my exarrination. I confirm that no material rratters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that.. accounting records were not kept In accordance with section 386 of the Cotnpanies Act 2006., or - the accounts do not accord with such records., or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS1021. I have no conceins and have corne across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be diawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ol the accounts to be reached. Julie Guinan FCCA Independent Examiner Date.. OJf11212023 Harvey Guinan LLP Chartered Certrfied Accountants Unit 17 Mersey House Matchwotks Estate, 140 Spek8 Road Liverpool Mersey5ide L192PH 0151709 7797 page11
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 3110312023 2023 2022 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total Total In¢ome Incorne from generated fund5 Donations Incorne from Investments Income from charitable activities 10,506 243 10,506 243 1e5,514 165,514 97,079 165,514 176,263 113,532 16,447 Total Income Expènsas Costs of generating funds Expenditure on Charitable activities Total Expenses 10.749 901 167.395 168.296 167,395 168,296 82,477 82,477 901 Net Income 9.848 11,8811 7,967 31,115 Net movement In funds.. Net income for the year Total funds brought forward Nat funds earriad forward 9,848 53.366 63,214 11,8811 7,967 31,115 43.859 97.225 66, 170 41,978 105,192 97,225 This statement of finanaal activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive frotn ¢onbnuing activrties page 12
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces BALANCE SHEET AT 3110312023 2023 2022 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 839 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors (amount5 falling due within one yearl Cash al bank and in hand 100 130,832 130,932 26.579 100 102, 708 102,8Q8 5,589 CREDITORS.. Amounts falllng due wlthln one year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 104,353 105.192 97,279 97.225 RESERVES Unrestricted funds General fund Designated funds Restricted fund5 31.790 31,424 41,978 105.192 23, 142 30,224 43,859 97,225 For the year ending 3110312023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small cornpanies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audrft in accordan with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordan with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. Approved by the board of trustees on 0511212023 and slgned on thelr behalf by Rachel 8 Trustee gegs ITreasurerl page 13
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES la. Basss Of Accountlng The accounts have been prepared under the historical c05t convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Cornpanies Act 20( and the requirements of the Staternent of Recommended Practi, Accounting and Reporting by Charities. 1b. Incoming Resources All incoming re50urce5 are included on the Statement ol Financial Adivities when the charity is leg8lly entided lo the inwme and the arnount can be quantified with reasonable aracy. le. Rèsoureès Expèndèd Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Vvhere costs rannot be dir8otly attributed to particul81 headings they have been 811ocated lo 8clivities on 8 basis wnsistenl with the use of resources. 1d. Allocation And Apportionmènt Of Costs All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly. le. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when spec4fied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects. page 14
South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services If. Depreciation Fixed assets are shown at historical cost. Depreciation is provided. after taking account of any grants receivable, at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life-. FixtLJres And Fittings straight line 25 Q/0 lg. Pension Costs The cornp8ny operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension thaige represents the amounts payable by the company lo the fund in respect of the year. Ih. Turnover Turnover represents the Incoming Resources comprising grants and donations received and receivable, earned income from setwices and training piovided and bank interest. The Chaiity is not iegistered for v8lue added t8X. 11. Basis Of Preparing The Accounts Al the time of preparing the accounts, the Trustees have reasonable expectstion that the Charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Trustees therefore continue to operate the going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the awounts. The Trustees are dependent on securing sufficient funds to cover its activities in the foreseeable future. Based upon business plans, current fundr8ising, a policy of maximising income and minimising costs and the availability of a reserve the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that adequate funds will be available to run the service and on that basis the accounts are prepared on going concern basis. The Trustees have wnsidered a period of at least 12 months trom the date that the accounts 8re appioved. 11. Debtors Policy Trade and other debtors are recognised at the seltlerllent amount due after any discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account ol any discount due. 1k. Policy For Income Recognition Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all the following are met".11 IThe charity has entitlement to the funds,. 121 Any performan conditions attached to the incorre have been met or are fully within the control of the charity'.131 There is suffioent certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable,. and141 The amount can be measured reliably. page 15
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 11. Cash At Bank And In Hand Policy Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short letm liquid investments with 8 short malurily of three rnonlhs or less from the dale of acquisits'on or opening of the deposit or similar account. lm. Policy For Creditors And Provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably resu in a transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due lo settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Ciedilors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement value amount after allowing for any discount due. ln. Policy For Financial Instrument The Charity has finanaal assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic finanaal instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and 5ubsequendy rneasured at their settlement value. 2. DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES Particulars of employees (including directorsl are shown below". Employee costs during the year amounted to". 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Soaal security costs Pension c0515 83.948 55,091 1,739 88,033 1,141 56,232 During the year there were 4 employees. The Trustees do not receive remuneratitsn. page 16
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 3. PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS 2023 2022 Pension contributions 1,739 1.739 1,141 1,141 4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixturès and Fittings Totsl Cost At 0110412022 Additions Disposals At 3110312023 3,772 1,020 19751 3,817 3,772 1,020 19751 3,817 Depreciation At 0110412022 Disposals For the year At 3110312023 N•t B¢)ok Amounts 3,766 19751 187 3,766 19751 187 2,978 2,978 AI 3110312023 839 839 AI 3110312022 5. DEBTORS 2023 2022 Amounts falling due within one year.. Other debtors 100 100 100 1( page 17
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade creditors Other creditors 21,975 4.282 26,257 5,589 5,589 7. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. Each member gives a guarantee to contribute a sum not exedIng £1, to the cornp8Ny should il be wound up. At 3110312023 there were 7 members. 8. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Brought Incoming Outgoing Transfèrs forward resources resources Carried forward General fund Designated Beneficiary Fund Continuity and Development Fund 23,142 1,061 29.163 s3.6 10,749 19011 {1,2001 31,790 1,200 2,281 29,163 63,214 10,749 1901} Designated Beneficiary Fund Donations for sUPPOrting our beNefIarIes. Continuity and Development Fund Funds designated from unrestricted general funds to ensure the continuity and development of services and activities for beneficiaries during transitional funding periods. page 18
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 9. RESTRICTED FUNDS Brought Incoming Outgoing fOard resources resources Carri8d fOard Transfers John Moores Foundation Poli and Crime Commissioner Ministry of Justice Fund Holt Resilience ROSA Fund Liverpool City Council Cornmunity Resource Grant Liverpool City Council Mental Heah Fund City Safe Women's Aid Stève Morgan Foundation Ellie Trust P H Holt Foundation GP Film Project 771 17711 150,000} 15.6501 50,OCQ 9.595 3,945 24,485 24,996 5,OCM) 54,218 29,8Crf) 1,5C4) 15,0001 154,2181 129,8001 14,9581 12,0791 110,1601 14,248) 4,335 2,079 19,375 4.704 3.000 43,859 877 9,215 456 3,000 41,978 165,514 1167,3951 John Moores Foundation Funds for Volunteer expenses in support of the young peoples, awareness raising. Policè and Crim• Commissionèr Ministry of Justiea Fund Funds lor working with women who have experienced domestic abuse. Holt Resilience Funding for OLrtreach servIs. ROSA Fund Funds for provision to overc0rn8 b8rriers for wom8n s88king support who have exper18nced domestic abuse. Liverpool City Council Community Resource Grant Funds to support volunteer training and work experience. Liverpool City Council Mental Health Fund Funds to support women who have eXperIend domestic abuse. Clty Safe Funds lor specialist support services for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Women's Aid Funds to slienglhen the organisation and the 5t8ff team while working towards the WA Quality Standard. Steve Morgan Foundation Funds for domestic abuse awareness raising with young people. Ellie Trust Funding for a Projects and Engagernent Worker to develop domestic abuse awareness and delivery of outreach support. page 19
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces P H Holt Foundation Funds lor volunteer training and wotl( experience supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse. GP Fllm Project Funds lor film projed of domestic abuse awareness targeted for practitioners and professionals. 10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the year 3 Trustees were reirnbursed for travel and subsistence expenses of £363, 2 were reimbursed for training and conferen fees of £294 and 2 lor software, postage and other sundry costs of £271. page 20
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 11. INCOMING RESOURCES ANALYSIS 2023 10,506 243 5,000 24,996 54.218 50,000 1,500 29.800 2022 16,447 Miscellaneous Unrestricted Income Bank Interest R1Vable Livetpool City Council- Community Resource Grant ROSA Fund Liverpool City Council- Mental Health Fund Police and Crime Ctsmmissioner Women's Aid City Safe Holt Resilience Ellie Trust GP Film Project 5,000 8,000 20,404 1,500 29,800 10,000 19,375 3.000 176,263 113,532 12. NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestrietèd Funds 839 62,375 Rèstrietèd Funds Total Funds 839 104,353 Tangible Assets Net Current Assets 41,978 63,214 41,978 105,192 page 21
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 13. RESOURCES EXPENDED The direct wsls include beneficiary and volunteer costs and all costs direthy associated with pioviding training including accredited volunteer training, SeSteeM and creative course therapy, anger management, well-being and women's health education, survivors. f8¢ililaled gioups. staff118ining and development and recruitrnenl costs. Running costs included in support costs comprise accounts, insurance, membership, intemet fees, photocopying, stationery publicity and telephone oosls. Basis of Support allocatlon Services Totsl 2023 Totsl 2022 Govèrnane• Cost8 directly allocated to Activities Beneficiary costs Staffing costs Volunteer Costs EqLJipment ReSoUrS Pension Costs Professional Fees Staff Expenses, Sessional Workers, Training and Consuttancy Direct Direct Dire D1ct Direct Direct Direct 2,223 86,294 6,242 3,251 1,739 2.500 16,647 2,223 86,294 6,242 3,251 1,739 4.660 16,647 993 55,091 4,038 2,833 1,141 2,136 7,915 2.160 Support costs allocated to actlvltles Finan Costs Adminislrion Costs Running Costs Premises Transactions Usage Usage Arealusage 63 6,572 2,096 38.509 63 6,572 2,096 38.509 60 6,216 1,994 166,136 2,160 168,296 82,417 14. COMPANY STATUS The Company is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. No taxation has been provided due to the companys charitable status. Corporation Taxation.. The Charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 01 the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Ch8rge8ble Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these ale applied to its ch8rit8ble objects. SoLrth Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services company number". 3568979 is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. Ils registered office is Bridge Chapel Centre. He*h Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L19 4XR. page 22
Registered number.. 3568979 Charity number. 1071552 SoLrth Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 Pr•par•d By.. Harvey Guinan LLP h8rteied Gertified Ac£ountsnls Unit 17 Mersey House Matchworks Estate, 140 Speke Road Liverpool Merseyside L192PH
SoLrth Liverpool Domestic Abuse Seryices FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES Louise Gilslon Nina Doran (Chairl Naorni Frisch Helen Knibb (resigned 11109120231 Danielle Freedman-Hampson (resigned 22111120221 Rachel Burgess (Treasurerl R8chel Yates Alexandra Guy Rose Harvey (resigned 02101120231 SECRETARY Jacqueline Gordon REGISTERED OFFICE Bridge Chapel Gentre Heath Road Liverpool Mersey5ide L194XR COMPANY NUMBER 3568979 CHARITY NUMBER 1071552 BANKERS Barcjays Bank plc INDEPENDENT EXAMINER-Julie Guinan FCCA Harvey Guinan LLP Chartered Certrfied Accountants Unit 17 Mersey House Matchwotks Estate, 140 Speke Road Liverpool Merseyside L192PH page 1
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 CONTENTS Page Report ofthe Trustees Independent Examinerfs Statement Statement of Finanaal Activities 12 Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts 14to22 Detailed StateTnent of Financial Activities 23 page 2
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 3110312023 . The Trustees intend that this AnnLJal Report also serves as the Statutory Directors, Report. The Directors of the Chaiitable company (the Charity) are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law and throughout the report are collectively referred to as the Trustees. Referen and administrative details are provided in the company information section of these accounts at page 1. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements. the memorandum and articles of association, the Charities Act 2011, the Cornpanies Act 2006 and the staternent of recotntnended piactice applicable to Charities preparing their account5 in 8ccordance with the Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 (effective 1 January 20161. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the Charity in the year under review was to support women and children in South Liverpool who have experienced domestlc 8buse . OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES 1. To relieve wornen and children. particularly those residing in the Speke. Garslon and South Liverpool areas of Liverpool, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of domestic violence. 2. To educate the public in matters of community safety and particularly issues of domestic Violen and violence against women and children. 3. To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be conveniently or advantageously carried out in conjunction with the objects set out in sub daLJses111 and121 above. AIM.. To challenge the impact of dornestic abuse on women and children. OBJECTIVE 1.. To support wornen and children in South Liverpool who have experienced dotnestic abuse. OBJECTIVE 2.. To provide volunteering opportunities to women who 8re 1X)nrned about the issues of dorneslic abuse experienced by women and children. OBJECTIVE 3.. To raise public awareness of domestic abuse of women and children in local communities. The Charity has three main strands of activity to achieve our objectives as well as to contribute generally to the public benefit.. MAIN ACTIVITIES 1. The Charity providès supportive responses to women seeking services, with infomation, a lange of services and activrties, signposting to specialist providers. advocacy, opportunities for group work and counselling to women addressing experiences of violence and abuse,. page 3
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT 2. The Charity recruits, trains and supports as volunteers. local women concemed about the issues to underpin the range of ServIS to beneficiaries, as a progression route for volunteers, giving work experien, access to educational opportunities and personal development.. and 3. The Charity delivers sessions of domestic abuse awareness training to fronrfine service providers, cornrnunily and voluntary organisations, public sector bodies, and interested private sector organisations. Organisationally, the Charity engages in local, citywde and regional strategic planning as and when possible to bring issues of violence against women and girfs to current policy arenas. In this way, the specific work of the Charity lo address domestic abuse is brought into the public arena for public benefit. PUBLIC BENEFIT In setting objectives 8nd policies to achieve them, the TtU5tees give due consideration to guidance issued by the Charrf(ies Comrnission to ensure that such poliaes achieve the requirement to give public benefit. COMPANY INFORMATION Company information is shown on page 1 of these accounts. STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Charity (registered charity number 10715521 is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 22 May 1998 (registered company number 35689791. The company was established under a Memorandum of Assoo8tion which established the objects and powers of the Charity and is governed under its Artides ol Association. A board of at least four Trustees meet bimonthly and administer the Charity. Sub-committees are also attended by a representation of Trustees, which meet as required. The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law and who served during the year, were.. Nina Doran (Chairl., Naomi Frisch," Helen Knibb (resigned 11 September 20231", Louise Gilston," Danielle Freedman-Hampson (resigned 22 November 20221,. Rachel Yates,. Rachel Burgess (freasurerl.. Alexandra Guy and Rose Harvey Iresigned 2 January 20231. STAFF TEAM The Charity employs the following staff.. Jacqueline Gordon (finance l administrationl., Assia Bibi liob share services co-ordinatorl., Frances Stewart lj.ob shale ServiS co-ordinatorl", EIiz8beth Prescott Iproject engagement manager)", and Rebecca Raddiffe (director, appointed April 20231. PAY POLICY FOR STAFF The pay of staff is linked to the NJC Pay Scales. Each role reflects the level of responsibility, skill, experience and knowledge required, and retnuneiation levels In the sector. Roles are reviewed and ievised periodically. page 4
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT GOVERNANCE The Trustees plan to meet bimonthly for board meetings to review the running of the Charity, to oversee planning and development, and to monitor the overall work of the Charity. SLDAS 8ie delighted to be working towards th8 Women's Aid Quality Stsnd8rd. The narn8s of the present Trustees, and of 811 who held office during the period. are shown on page 1 of these 8ccounts. No remuneration is paid to any trustee for their services as a Trustee. No Trustee had a material interest in any of the Charity's contracts during the period. In accordance with the provisions of the Artides of Association, at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting the following Trustees retire from offir by rot8tion. and being eligible offer themselves for re-ele¢tion.' N8omi Frisoh 8nd Nin8 Doi8n. TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The Charity Trustees (who are 81s0 the directors of South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Servi$ for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdorn Generally ApIed Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the Charity Trustees to prepare financi81 statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, induding the income and expenditure for that period. In preparing the financial slalerllents the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting poliries and then apply them o)nsistently', observe the rnethods and principles in the charities SORP., make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disdosed and explained in the rinancial staternent5", and prepare the finan81 slalernenls on the going concem basis unless il is in8ppropriate lo presume that the Charty will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them lo ensuie that the financi81 st8lemenls 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 othei iiregularrties. TRUSTEE INDUCTION AND TRAINING Induction of new Trustees takes place informally through attendance * Board rneetings. ad hoc enrolment in the Charity's accredited Volunteer Domestic Abuse Awareness Training, attendan at Charity planning events, partiapation in the ongoing work of the Board, and through specific sessions on identified topics led by expert providers as and when needed. All Trustees are regularly offered opportunities for training to look at specific areas of Management Committee responsibility, governan or topics related to the nature ol the Charity's services. page 5
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT RISK MANAGEMENT Domestic abuse prevention is an area of work inherently Conrned with risk management on a personal level for the dient group. from a Health and Safety point of view for staff and volunteeis, and from a Community Safety outlook for local iesidents and women generally cjtywide. The Charity has continued to review and revise policy in the course of this financial year 10 Strengthen all poliaes and procedures. Risk Assessment is carried out as part of initial assessment and at times of change with all beneficiaries. Child and Adu Safeguarding training is cornpleted by all staff and volunteers to at least QC Level 1. All staff and some volunteers have completed Level Two OC Safeguarding. The Services Co-ordinators have structured time in their work schedules for Peer Review of cases, and the staff team regularfy discuss practice and pioblem-solve as a team. The Charity ulilises the national standards for dornestlc abuse prevention developed by CAADA and implemented Merseysidtrwide through the MERIT risk assessment tool. Individual clients, risk assessments are reviewed regularfy lo measure risk and support needs. Safely proTrduies in iespect of the Charity's public piemises are reviewed annually with the aim of reducing risk and maintaining safety for all members of the Charity while at SLDAS. A full Business Continuity Risk Management Plan was drafted and adopted wth assistance from Liverpool Charities and Voluntary Services. The impact of austerity has highlighted the risk to wornen and girls Subject lo abuse of being unable to access support of any kind. Many refuges previously affiliated to the national Women's Aid Federation have lost accommodation contracts to provide refuge in favour ol generic housing providers who offer homeless accornrnodalion to mixed gender groups which are highly unsuitable for women escaping abuse. Women's organisations have been espeaally hard-hit by funding cuts. In Liverpool, the number of reported incidents of domestic abuse far outstrips the numbei of wornen who rnanage to aCsS support of any kind. It is now recognised that, In addition to the two women per week murdered by violent partners, another wornen per week take their own lives as a resuh of the destructive irnpact of dotnestic abLJse upon them. FINANCIAL RISK A key risk is insufficient inwme lo operate the service. as the Charity relies mainly upon short-lertn restricted funds. The Charity h8S 8 business planning process that addresses the need for ongoing fundraising for future operating costs of running the service, and it considers the risks to which it Is exposed. Following the appointment of new Trustees, the board of Trustees formed a Finanaal Planning and Fundraising Committee for this purpose. The Financial Planning and Fundraising Commrttee is made up of three Trustees, plus the director and the finance l administration wotkei. The overall funding strategy is to secure staffing and programmes for all benefiaaries through a combination of one. three year or longer grants frorn charrties, statutory sources and local SoUrs. The Trustees monitor actual income and expenditure against budget on a quarterly basis, and implement changes to the budgets and plans if required to tnitigate the financial risks faced by the Chaiity. The Charity's computerised accounts systetll rnonitors specific funds and the attributable spend, thereby assisting in control. The Reserves Policy of the Charity is to maintain a level of reserves for salary support in the event of gaps beeen funds. If by short- terTn use of reserves the Chaiity Is able to retain staff pending outcorne5 of funding application5, this tnitigates the disruption and distress caused when posts receive no further funding. In the year concerned. the Trustees acted within the bounds of financial policy to retain members of staff for litnited period5 beytsnd funding in ordei lor key pieces of work to be completed. page 6
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are key to every aspect of the Charity. Trustees provide governance of the Charity as unpaid volunteers. Trained volunteer support workers and volunteer counsellors are the main frontline service providers, under supervision by paid staff. This enables support to be open-ended and flexible according to the direction given by the service user. Volunteers give the Charity its capacity to respond. Volunteers providing services are also eligible to become Trustees. The Charrty welcomes and encourages benefiaaries of services to become volunteers as and when appropriate, and to be involved in service and organisational planning at any point in their contad with the Charity. All participants of the Charity are encouraged to become company members with the aim Of having a voice in the development and direction of the Charity. Membership entitles members lo a vote at the Annual General Meeting. SUPPORT SERVICES Imth funding from Liverp)ol City Council Community Resource Grants and PH Hott, 9 local women undertook volunteer training with SLDAS in the year ended 31 March 2023, all completing Open Awards Level 1 DV awareness Level 2 Volunteer Support Worker training at SLDAS. 8 trained volunteers were actively volunteering during the year. Volunteers covered a range of tasks including Dropinslcoffee mornings, website iefeirals, telephone enquirieslieferials, co-faalitating Freedom Programmes, BoLJndaries group and Recovery Toolkit as well as providing 1..1 support, advocacy, and administration. The hours of volunteering time given to the Charity over the year amounted to over 1,400 hours with some volunteers giving full days per week to the service. BENEFICIARY ANALYSIS 781 refeirals for support carne from agencies such as.. police, housing and MASH team, self-referr81s. family and friends. This reSued in 1,311 active cases receiving domestic abuse support, of whith, 533 were new cases, the rerllainder ongoing. From the 781 new referrals. a total of 916 children were involved in the cases. 1,275 hours of ongoing 1-1 support sessions were provided, in addition to 520 hours providing advice and information, and 170 hours of advocacy services. 310 wotllen were 51gnposted and referred to CrtEens Advi, housing, refLJge, benefits and leg81 advi. 117 refeirals were tnade for wotnen wrth Tnental heah support needs. 187 women were supported in reporting the abuse lo poli. As a result of the Charity'5 SUPPOrt. 1,064 women reported feeling less isolated. had buiK resilien and felt they were able to cope moving forward. 309 women reported improved mental heatth. page 7
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT 5 women accessed the 24 hour National dornestic abuse helpline. Clients came from across the city to access help.. L1., L2.. L3., L4,. L5.. L6,. L7,. L8., L9., L10'. L11,. L12', L13,. L14', L15', L16', L17,. L18', L19', L20," L21", L23", L24", L25," L26", L27," L28, L30", L31", L32", L34", L35", L36", as well as Imrral, North Wales, Warrington, Lancashire and Northwich. St. Helens and Wdnes. SLDAS reiVed 5 enquiries frorn agencies or individuals looking for services for men. which were signposted to respect for perpetrator progiammes or Mankind. Clients whereby English is not their first 18ngu8ge induded,. Ar8bic. Bengali, Cantonese, Mandarin, F8isi (Persianl, Hindi, German, Estonian, Polish, Tamil and Urdu, Spanish, Sornali, Russian, Romanian and Czech. The racial profile of SLDAS 781 referrals consisted of.. 590 White British,. 60 Asian women., 62 Black women,. 29 women from mixed race backgrounds., 16 women from other white backgrounds,. and 24 of unknown racial background. Ages range frorn under 16 up to over 79 years. with 83 aged 18-24. 229 8ged 2544, 190 aged 2N4, 189 aged 45-54, 44 aged 5&64, 34 aged 6>74, and 11 aged 75 and over, and 1 unknown. Religious beliefs held by the Clients during the year were as follows.. 277 Christian,. 77 Muslim., 1 Jewish., 4 Sikh., 10 Hindu., 4 Buddhist. A further 170 women had no religious beliefs, 167 wornen were unsuie. and 71 dlIned lo answer. Of the 781 wornen referred to the Charity during the year.. 644 clients identified as heterosexual,. 3 bisexual.. 1 Asexual.. 17 Gaynesbian.. 2 Transgender woman.. with 114 preferring not to declare their sexual orientation. In respect of disability." 265 women advised they had a disability." 3 reported a hearing impaiment,. 18 declared learning difficulties,. 23 suffered with long term illne5s'. 153 identified mental illness needs.. 68 had physic81 disability,. and 2 had sight impairment. The outcomes achieved through group work are significant as this is often the first time women experiencing domestic abuse really break their isolation by meeting with others who have experienced similar issues. They gain insight and knowledge atxjut the impacts and effects of domestic abuse on themselves and on their children. They can recognise strength in others before feeling il in thernselves. Beneficiaries also leam what their options are and how to put any plans into action with support from experienced staff and trained volunteers. Women-only spaces 8nd gender-aware practices are vital foi naming. understanding and overcoming the irnpact of violence and abuse against women and girls. Group work such as the happy home programme that can be delivered in community languages to make the benefits of groups 8vail8ble despite18nguage b8rriers is a priority in 8 Qlty like Livetpool. Counselling is a major element of available services for women recovering from the impact of abuse. SLDAS offers both person-centred counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy delivered by qualified counsellors who do this as their volunteering at SLDAS. The range of IS5LJes women address in counselling include low se-eSteern, confusion and in8bility to focus, ernotional support lo f8Ce Qourt hearings, perpetrators due to leave prison, historic sexual abuse and feeling suicidal. Many corne with mental health issues andlor substance issues. page 8
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Charivs capacity as a service is limited by the number of paid staff supervising trained. eXperIend volunteers. Fewer staff reduces the number of initial assessments that can be booked In. Inrtial assessments are essential to take stock of the risks dients are faung a this point in their relationships. Qualified staff carry out the risk assessments and safety planning to mitigate the risks. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The Trustees mel six tirnes via Zoom. and once in person in the year ended 31 March 2023. Some of the Trustees provide ad hoc administration support and management of the Charity. Through funding from Women's Aid. the Ch8rity'5 curient policies and practice wer8 reviewed. Feedback was v8ry positive in respect of tak&up ol services and the Charitys equality policy. As a next step, the review recommended utilising social media including the SLDAS website to promote the Charity's positive-action approach, and the opportunities available thitsLJgh volunteering, The Women's Aid funded equality work is continuing. Trustees continue to fundraise continuously, whilst several of the Trustees attend a Bids and Funding Committee. During the year the Charity recrLJited a Projects and Engagement Worker to work wth trained volunteers in outieach venues, offering a full range of Servi$. Thanks to ROSA funding, the Charity was able to appoint a director to oversee the strategic developrnent of the Charity's objects. who joined the Charity in April 2023 shortly after the year in review. FINANCIAL REVIEW The results foi the year and the Chaiiws financial position at the end of the year are Shown in the attached Iinancial statements. Total incorning resources were £176,263 12022 £113,532) and total outgoing resourTrs were £168,298 12022 £82,417) with net incoming resources of £7,967 12022 £31,115) being net incoming resources of £9,848 12022 £13,6901 on the unrestricted fund and net outgoing resources of £1,881 12022 net incoming reSoUrS £17.4251 on the restricted funds. The Charity has designated £1,200 of the net incoming unrestricted funds. The total funds on the Balance Sheet are £105,192 12022 £97,225) being £31,790 12022 £23,142) unrestricted general funds, £31.42412022 £30.2241 designated funds and £41.97812022 £43.8591 restricted funds. RESERVES The Charity is run on a not-for-profit basis, but for prudent management the Board of Trustees would wish to maintain a level of free reserves to establish a sustainable entity and guard against contingencies. The current level of free reserves, (that is, those funds not tied up in fixed assets. designated and restricted lundsl is £30,951 12022 £23,136). The Trustees acknowledge that the ideal level ol free reserves would represent three months. running costs including salaiies and potential redundancy costs lappioximately £50,0001. However, rnaintaining such an ideal level of reserves has never been possible for the Charity. that lo date receives rnainly restricted funds with limrted Income streams from which to build a free reserve. This ideal level of free reserves would allow the Charity to sustain itse over a period such a5 when one funding strearn ends before another begins. The Charity continues to fundraise 8irning to develop the reserves. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER page 9
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Independent Exarniners. Harvey Guinan (Julie Guinan FCCAI have indicated their willingness to remain in office. A resolution will be proposed for their re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE The Charity's immediate priority continues to be the medium to long-term funding of the Charity and its core costs, in order to retain peirnanent st8ff, develop and 8ttiact volunteers, and continue lo prioritise service delivery. The Charity uses pilot projects 8nd development work to initiate innovation and demonstrate value. Following the recent appointment of a director, the Trustees and the Charity ale excited to develop and enhance the serviTr. improve governance and reporting. sin the year In ieview, the diredor h8S already demonstrated value in building on key strategic partnerships. However, the core of staffing, volunteering and Servi delivery remains the immediate priority. APPROVAL The report Wa5 prepared in acwrdance with the sp181 provisions within P8rt 15 of the Cornpanies Act 20(. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 0511212023 . Rachel B Trustee ess ITreasurerl page 10
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH LIVERPOOL DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES I report on the 8w)unls of the company for the year ended 31103r2023 . RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the Charity's Trustees of the Company Iwho are also the Directors of the Company for the purposes of company lawl. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Actl. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent exarninalion, I report in respect of my examination of your Charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT I have completed my exarrination. I confirm that no material rratters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that.. accounting records were not kept In accordance with section 386 of the Cotnpanies Act 2006., or - the accounts do not accord with such records., or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS1021. I have no conceins and have corne across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be diawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ol the accounts to be reached. Julie Guinan FCCA Independent Examiner Date.. OJf11212023 Harvey Guinan LLP Chartered Certrfied Accountants Unit 17 Mersey House Matchwotks Estate, 140 Spek8 Road Liverpool Mersey5ide L192PH 0151709 7797 page11
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 3110312023 2023 2022 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total Total In¢ome Incorne from generated fund5 Donations Incorne from Investments Income from charitable activities 10,506 243 10,506 243 1e5,514 165,514 97,079 165,514 176,263 113,532 16,447 Total Income Expènsas Costs of generating funds Expenditure on Charitable activities Total Expenses 10.749 901 167.395 168.296 167,395 168,296 82,477 82,477 901 Net Income 9.848 11,8811 7,967 31,115 Net movement In funds.. Net income for the year Total funds brought forward Nat funds earriad forward 9,848 53.366 63,214 11,8811 7,967 31,115 43.859 97.225 66, 170 41,978 105,192 97,225 This statement of finanaal activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive frotn ¢onbnuing activrties page 12
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces BALANCE SHEET AT 3110312023 2023 2022 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 839 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors (amount5 falling due within one yearl Cash al bank and in hand 100 130,832 130,932 26.579 100 102, 708 102,8Q8 5,589 CREDITORS.. Amounts falllng due wlthln one year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 104,353 105.192 97,279 97.225 RESERVES Unrestricted funds General fund Designated funds Restricted fund5 31.790 31,424 41,978 105.192 23, 142 30,224 43,859 97,225 For the year ending 3110312023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small cornpanies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audrft in accordan with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordan with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. Approved by the board of trustees on 0511212023 and slgned on thelr behalf by Rachel 8 Trustee gegs ITreasurerl page 13
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312023 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES la. Basss Of Accountlng The accounts have been prepared under the historical c05t convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Cornpanies Act 20( and the requirements of the Staternent of Recommended Practi, Accounting and Reporting by Charities. 1b. Incoming Resources All incoming re50urce5 are included on the Statement ol Financial Adivities when the charity is leg8lly entided lo the inwme and the arnount can be quantified with reasonable aracy. le. Rèsoureès Expèndèd Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Vvhere costs rannot be dir8otly attributed to particul81 headings they have been 811ocated lo 8clivities on 8 basis wnsistenl with the use of resources. 1d. Allocation And Apportionmènt Of Costs All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly. le. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when spec4fied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects. page 14
South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services If. Depreciation Fixed assets are shown at historical cost. Depreciation is provided. after taking account of any grants receivable, at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life-. FixtLJres And Fittings straight line 25 Q/0 lg. Pension Costs The cornp8ny operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension thaige represents the amounts payable by the company lo the fund in respect of the year. Ih. Turnover Turnover represents the Incoming Resources comprising grants and donations received and receivable, earned income from setwices and training piovided and bank interest. The Chaiity is not iegistered for v8lue added t8X. 11. Basis Of Preparing The Accounts Al the time of preparing the accounts, the Trustees have reasonable expectstion that the Charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Trustees therefore continue to operate the going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the awounts. The Trustees are dependent on securing sufficient funds to cover its activities in the foreseeable future. Based upon business plans, current fundr8ising, a policy of maximising income and minimising costs and the availability of a reserve the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that adequate funds will be available to run the service and on that basis the accounts are prepared on going concern basis. The Trustees have wnsidered a period of at least 12 months trom the date that the accounts 8re appioved. 11. Debtors Policy Trade and other debtors are recognised at the seltlerllent amount due after any discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account ol any discount due. 1k. Policy For Income Recognition Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all the following are met".11 IThe charity has entitlement to the funds,. 121 Any performan conditions attached to the incorre have been met or are fully within the control of the charity'.131 There is suffioent certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable,. and141 The amount can be measured reliably. page 15
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 11. Cash At Bank And In Hand Policy Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short letm liquid investments with 8 short malurily of three rnonlhs or less from the dale of acquisits'on or opening of the deposit or similar account. lm. Policy For Creditors And Provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably resu in a transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due lo settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Ciedilors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement value amount after allowing for any discount due. ln. Policy For Financial Instrument The Charity has finanaal assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic finanaal instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and 5ubsequendy rneasured at their settlement value. 2. DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES Particulars of employees (including directorsl are shown below". Employee costs during the year amounted to". 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Soaal security costs Pension c0515 83.948 55,091 1,739 88,033 1,141 56,232 During the year there were 4 employees. The Trustees do not receive remuneratitsn. page 16
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 3. PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS 2023 2022 Pension contributions 1,739 1.739 1,141 1,141 4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixturès and Fittings Totsl Cost At 0110412022 Additions Disposals At 3110312023 3,772 1,020 19751 3,817 3,772 1,020 19751 3,817 Depreciation At 0110412022 Disposals For the year At 3110312023 N•t B¢)ok Amounts 3,766 19751 187 3,766 19751 187 2,978 2,978 AI 3110312023 839 839 AI 3110312022 5. DEBTORS 2023 2022 Amounts falling due within one year.. Other debtors 100 100 100 1( page 17
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade creditors Other creditors 21,975 4.282 26,257 5,589 5,589 7. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. Each member gives a guarantee to contribute a sum not exedIng £1, to the cornp8Ny should il be wound up. At 3110312023 there were 7 members. 8. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Brought Incoming Outgoing Transfèrs forward resources resources Carried forward General fund Designated Beneficiary Fund Continuity and Development Fund 23,142 1,061 29.163 s3.6 10,749 19011 {1,2001 31,790 1,200 2,281 29,163 63,214 10,749 1901} Designated Beneficiary Fund Donations for sUPPOrting our beNefIarIes. Continuity and Development Fund Funds designated from unrestricted general funds to ensure the continuity and development of services and activities for beneficiaries during transitional funding periods. page 18
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 9. RESTRICTED FUNDS Brought Incoming Outgoing fOard resources resources Carri8d fOard Transfers John Moores Foundation Poli and Crime Commissioner Ministry of Justice Fund Holt Resilience ROSA Fund Liverpool City Council Cornmunity Resource Grant Liverpool City Council Mental Heah Fund City Safe Women's Aid Stève Morgan Foundation Ellie Trust P H Holt Foundation GP Film Project 771 17711 150,000} 15.6501 50,OCQ 9.595 3,945 24,485 24,996 5,OCM) 54,218 29,8Crf) 1,5C4) 15,0001 154,2181 129,8001 14,9581 12,0791 110,1601 14,248) 4,335 2,079 19,375 4.704 3.000 43,859 877 9,215 456 3,000 41,978 165,514 1167,3951 John Moores Foundation Funds for Volunteer expenses in support of the young peoples, awareness raising. Policè and Crim• Commissionèr Ministry of Justiea Fund Funds lor working with women who have experienced domestic abuse. Holt Resilience Funding for OLrtreach servIs. ROSA Fund Funds for provision to overc0rn8 b8rriers for wom8n s88king support who have exper18nced domestic abuse. Liverpool City Council Community Resource Grant Funds to support volunteer training and work experience. Liverpool City Council Mental Health Fund Funds to support women who have eXperIend domestic abuse. Clty Safe Funds lor specialist support services for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Women's Aid Funds to slienglhen the organisation and the 5t8ff team while working towards the WA Quality Standard. Steve Morgan Foundation Funds for domestic abuse awareness raising with young people. Ellie Trust Funding for a Projects and Engagernent Worker to develop domestic abuse awareness and delivery of outreach support. page 19
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces P H Holt Foundation Funds lor volunteer training and wotl( experience supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse. GP Fllm Project Funds lor film projed of domestic abuse awareness targeted for practitioners and professionals. 10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the year 3 Trustees were reirnbursed for travel and subsistence expenses of £363, 2 were reimbursed for training and conferen fees of £294 and 2 lor software, postage and other sundry costs of £271. page 20
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 11. INCOMING RESOURCES ANALYSIS 2023 10,506 243 5,000 24,996 54.218 50,000 1,500 29.800 2022 16,447 Miscellaneous Unrestricted Income Bank Interest R1Vable Livetpool City Council- Community Resource Grant ROSA Fund Liverpool City Council- Mental Health Fund Police and Crime Ctsmmissioner Women's Aid City Safe Holt Resilience Ellie Trust GP Film Project 5,000 8,000 20,404 1,500 29,800 10,000 19,375 3.000 176,263 113,532 12. NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestrietèd Funds 839 62,375 Rèstrietèd Funds Total Funds 839 104,353 Tangible Assets Net Current Assets 41,978 63,214 41,978 105,192 page 21
South Llverpool Domestle Abuse Servlces 13. RESOURCES EXPENDED The direct wsls include beneficiary and volunteer costs and all costs direthy associated with pioviding training including accredited volunteer training, SeSteeM and creative course therapy, anger management, well-being and women's health education, survivors. f8¢ililaled gioups. staff118ining and development and recruitrnenl costs. Running costs included in support costs comprise accounts, insurance, membership, intemet fees, photocopying, stationery publicity and telephone oosls. Basis of Support allocatlon Services Totsl 2023 Totsl 2022 Govèrnane• Cost8 directly allocated to Activities Beneficiary costs Staffing costs Volunteer Costs EqLJipment ReSoUrS Pension Costs Professional Fees Staff Expenses, Sessional Workers, Training and Consuttancy Direct Direct Dire D1ct Direct Direct Direct 2,223 86,294 6,242 3,251 1,739 2.500 16,647 2,223 86,294 6,242 3,251 1,739 4.660 16,647 993 55,091 4,038 2,833 1,141 2,136 7,915 2.160 Support costs allocated to actlvltles Finan Costs Adminislrion Costs Running Costs Premises Transactions Usage Usage Arealusage 63 6,572 2,096 38.509 63 6,572 2,096 38.509 60 6,216 1,994 166,136 2,160 168,296 82,417 14. COMPANY STATUS The Company is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. No taxation has been provided due to the companys charitable status. Corporation Taxation.. The Charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 01 the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Ch8rge8ble Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these ale applied to its ch8rit8ble objects. SoLrth Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services company number". 3568979 is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. Ils registered office is Bridge Chapel Centre. He*h Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L19 4XR. page 22