REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03509538 (England And Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1073926
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
FOR
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
French Ludlam & Co Limited
Statutory Auditors and Accountants
Mountfield House
661 High Street
Kingswinford
Wesl Midlands
DY6 8AL

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Page
Chair's Report
Report of the Trustees
Report of the Independent Auditors
9 to 12
Statement ol Financial Activities
13
Statement of Financial Position
14
Statement of Cash Flows
15
Notes to the Statement of C¥sh Flows
16
Notes to the Finaneial Stgtements
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULLWOMEN'S AID
CHAIR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
The Board of Tn]5te¢s is pleased to present its annual report together with the financial statements for the year ending
31st March 2024, which have been prepared to me¢t the requirements for a Directors, report and accounts for
CoTnpanies Act purposes.
The pressures on individuals, families and communities I have reported on in previous years continued to grow,
reaching breaking point over this year. The shadow of austerity. the cost of living crisis, increasingly stretched local
authority budgets, and rising inequality added to the already acute pressures experienced by the women and children we
serve, as well as the statutory and voluntary services they rely on to help them stay safe and build lives free from
violence and abuse. In particular. Birmingham the City Council filed a sl 14 order ('bankruptcy') in September 2023.
which is impacting on both local authority and voluntary & community services across the city.
We continue to see demand for our services significantly outstrip resources, and despite very welcome additional
support from Bimiingham City Council just over s￿/& of the 32,289 calls tnade to our helpline could not be answered.
Too many women are still having to call repeatedly to obtain the support they need and deserve. We Continued to see
significant increases in the highest risk cases. in the last 4 years the cumulative incrvdse in cases where women are at
risk of the most serious harn) was 118% in Birmingham and 145% in Solihull. Over 10,628 women used our
community b&sed services, and refuges continued to be full to capa¢ity. In addition to providing the services women
and children need, day in day out, BSWA opened its Theresa Stewart Centre to provide early interventions with the aim
of supporting women to lake action and preventing escalation of harm. We were delighted to w¢l¢ome Theresa
Stewart's daughter and local MP Jess Phillips to open the Centre.
Sadly, &s we write this report we already know that the Centre will, in year, be greatly reduced in its offer.
This year marked our 45th year of supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse, and all aspects of
violence against women and girls (VA WG)- We began to implemcnt our revised strategy, which reaffirnied our vision
and sel out our plans for and commitments to delivering excellenee in VAWG services. 202314 yvdr l of this plan,
which revicwed and re-framed our services to ensure we remain Current and prepared for the nexi 45 years!
Thc board of Trustees adopted the Charity Governance Code (December 2020) and the RACE Equality Code 2020, and
continued our work throughout the year to improve our governance to meet their expectations. Thc Board's Governance
Improvefnent Plan was implemented to updatc our govcrnance documentation, develop a revised Risk Register and
assurance framework, and clarify expectations of Trustees and the Board. Our Nominations and Remunerations
Cornmittee is now well established (in addition to our Finance and Audit Committee), taking responsibility for Board
recruittnent and development, alongsidc dcvcloping a more rigorous approach to performance. All this has cnhanced the
Board's ability to exercise proper oversight and ensure transparency and accountability. At a time when public faith in
charities continues to be tested, we are committed to delivering good, current, ethical and appropriate governance.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion remain key priorities for the board, and w¢ ¢ontinue to maintain a Sharp focus on
Board demographics, in particular in relation to ethnicity and racc, and age. In a context where scarce Board skills can
be hard to find l am especially pleascd lo notc that BSWA ¢ontinues to be able to attract a Tange of skilled and
committed applicants. Wc arc grateful to the many talented womcn who have stepped up lo offer their skills and time to
support women and children affected by domestic abuse.
Alongside our govemance improvement efforts, work to stiengthen wider organisational capacity and capability
onlinues. Our strengthened management infrastructure h&8 been tested and is standing up well to the intense pressures
referred to above.
The very tight recruitment market started to ease up slightly lowards the end of the year, but we continue to face a
difficult recruitment markel. do our parlncrs. We see increased demand, with overstretched resources and Shortages
of speciali51 staff across the system. Effective partnership working remains a central objective. we will continue to
actively engage in strategic and operational partnerships across our area of operation to co-work, influen¢e and SUPFOrt
so that women and children have the safety and Space they need to rebuild their lives.
I would take this opportunity to thank the Board. Managers and Staff for their work and commitment that has achieved
so much throughout the year. It is through this that we deliver high quality provision to all of the womcn and children
we have the privilege to support
Patricia Mccabe- Chair of the Board of Trustee5
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with
the financial statetnents of the charity for the year ended 3 1st March 2024. The trustees hav¢ adopl¢d th¢ provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charitics.. Statement of Recommended Practice appli¢able to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance ivith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(eff¢¢tiv¢ l January 2019).
OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Our Vision, Values and Culture
Vision:
To create space for wotnen and children subjected to abuse to be safe. take action and be in control.
To build a society where violence against women and children no longer exists through developing understanding.
challenging inequality and inspiring change.
Values:
Trust and Integrity
Belonging and Inclusion
Openness and Accountability
Services run by wornen for women
Culture:
Our commitment to all of the women and children we work with, and to the women that work here is..
We listen
We believe your experiences of abuse
We prioritise your safety
We do what we say
We continually learn
We recognise your strength
Publie Benefit:
The trustees have referred to the guidance provided by The Charity Commission regarding Public BenefiL including its
guidance when reviewing the charity's aims and obJ￿I1VeS and planning its future activities.
Beneficiaries of our services:
BSWA beneficiaries are women, children and young people subject to domestic and sexual violen¢¢.
Our PrioritieslKey Objectives
High Quality Services:
We will devclop and deliver high quality services for women and childr¢n that meets their needs and make them safer.
We will work to deliver early intervention. prevention and protection.
Equality:
We will embed anti-discriminatory practice and challenge inequality in all that we do.
Influence:
Wc will use our expertisc as leading Domestic Abuse specialists to build the understanding that drives cultural change.
Profile:
We will tell our story and engage others to secure the resources, recognition and supwrt necessary to enable us to
achieve our vision.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Administration and Organisation
The board has continued lo meet 4 times a year in addition to the Annual General Meeting, sub-committee meetings and
special interest meetings.
GoverThance'.
Significant progress has been made against our govemance improvement plan, which was developed in line with the
Charities Code of Governance and the RACE Code. This ongoing commitment to strong governance ensures that we
adhere to the highest standards of accountability and transparency.
Trustee Selection:
The Nominations and Remuneration Committee ensures that periodic skills audits are undertaken and that trustees are
selected b&sed on the analysis of those skills, ensuring that the Skill￿ experience of the board a]ign with ihose necessary
for the management of the charity's business. The RACE Code remains a key element of the Trustee Selection
Framework, fulfilling our commitment to a diverse and inclusive board.
Trustee Induction and Training:
All new members of the board reccive an induction pack Containing detailed information about BSWA, its organisalion
and its work. They also spend time with the Chair, Chief Executive and senior staff to familiarise themselves with
BSWA'S activities and their role and responsibilities as charity trustees. Trustees a]so receive regular training on GDPR,
Cyber Security and Safegudrding. Trustees make regular visits to services with opportunities to meet with service users
and frontline staff.
Day-to-day management:
The day-to-d&y managemcnt of the charity is delegated to ihe Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team.
The CEO has ready access to the Chair and other Trustees for advice or authorisation on matters of urgency.
Management Structure:
Bo&tdOfTr￿tees ,
CEO
Flèad of .
Aeeommodation
Head of
Coxnmunity..
BasLxd servites
HeodofE8rty
Inte%ventionÉnd
Prèvonlion
Head tsfFlna¥L
alid Performallco
Head of
Covernanc&&.'
RR
Safeguarding:
Safeguarding is the responsibility of all trustees. The lead trustee for safeguarding works with the organisalion's
designated DSL to ensure that the organisation's safeguardirtg pracliccs are creating a safer culture and keeping women
and children safe. Regular updates and reports are provided to the board, ensuring that safeguarding remains a top
priority and that our Commitment to safeguarding is consislently mel. A board led Safeguarding Audit takes place
annually and is reported to the Board.
In¢lu5ion
In¢lusion is one of th¢ organisation's ¢or¢ values. Our Commitment to inclusion is reflected in our Trustee recruitment
practices. and our staff recruitment and s¢lection strategy which is designed to build a staff team Ihat represents the
diverse wmmunities we serve. Our Ra¢¢ Equality Champion on the board takes a lead in ensuring that BSWA
promotes racc cquality in all of its work.
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Demographic data (Ethnic Origin)
Ethnic Origin
Service
users
Stsff
Board
members
38%
White British
41.11%
38%
Otherwhite
5.36%
25Wo
Asian:
PakistanilBrit
ish Pakistani
Asian:
Bangladeshil
British
Bangladeshi
Asian:
IndianlBritish
Indian
AsianlAsian
British:
Chinese
Mixedlmultipl
e ethnic
group: White
and Asian
BlacklBlack
British-
Caribbean
BlacklBlack
British..
African
Mixedlmultipl
e ethnic
group- White
and Black
Caribbean
Mixedlmultipl
e ethnic
group- White
8nd Black
African
Other
19.75%
17%
3.53%
4.88%
13%
13%
0.32%
0.990h
4.01%
11%
13%
5.80%
4%
2.96%
0.22%
6.40%
13%
Risk management
The tru51ccs rcgularly review and ￿SesS the risks BSWA is exp05cd to in all arcas of ils operations and are satisfied that
Systems and procedures are in place to manage them. Our Finance and Audit Committee routinely monitors the risk
register and provides regular updates to the knard as necc5sary.
Principal risks:
The trustees have assessed the principal risks impacting thc charity and actions requir¢d'.
Loss of key premises
Reduction in funding
Loss of key personnel
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Highlights of the year:
Our newly opened Early Intervention Hub otT¢red a safe wotnen-only space for wotnen and children subject to
domesti¢ abuse and VAWG where they could drop in for advice and information or attend their booked appointments
with specialist staff that hold a wide-range of knowledge and experience to meet their needs.
This year was our 45th anniversary supporting local women and their children affected by domestic abuse and
VAWG.
We launched our 5-y¢ar strategic plan. We engaged with staff and service users in developing the slraiegy whilst
ensuring that it aligns with th¢ needs of those we serve and remain true to our core values.
We published OUT Prioritising Women Statement to ensure our services remain safe and relevant to women and
children subject to abuse.
We ¢onvened an anti-racism working group to develop anti-racist practice within the workforce.
We partnered with West Midlands Police to deliver a new police initiative, the West Midlands DA desk, to influence
responses to women reporting to police &s well as offering early routcs through into services and civil orders services.
Our involvement in Birminghatn's DA Board strategy development.
Our Early Intervention Hub w&$ officially launched by Jess Phillips MP.
No Rccourse to Public Funds Network h&s built a successful and rounded option that saw and offered practical and
financial supwrt at the HUB to more than 400 women last year.
Established Think Family project within Birmingham Children's Trust, assisting with cultural change.
Developed our services in healih-based settings.
- Trained 934 professionals.
Worked with Bimjingham's Domestic Abuse Strategic Board to draft the new 5-year Domestic abuse strategy for
Birmingham.
Strengthening our ability to make 8 differen¢e:
To strengthen our infraslruclure we have significantly enhanccd our IT and cybersecurity Systems. This includ¢s
migrating all our data to a secure cloud-bascd platform. As part of delivering this we have also provided the necessary
training for staff on how to effectively use the new systems.
Our new finance system SAGE tNTACCT is proving to be very effective and allows for additional and in-depth
reporting to Board. funders and assist managers in decision making.
Raising funds for interpreting services making it POS5ible to offer our services to all women in their first language.
Highlights of our Support at a glance:
Helpline received 32289 incoming calls
Calls answered andlor calls returned 15549
Almost 7000 contacts with professionals through Helplinc seeking advice
Hub Drop In saw 1697 women with 966 Children
309 children wcrc directly supported in HUB case work
The Hub case work toralled 490 womcn who received support around children. wellbeing, civil orders as well as 400
women, who are most impoverished and at risk, those with no recourse to publi¢ funds
We received 3091 referrals from Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences
- IRIS worked with 665 womcn referred by GPS
- Community- based case work with 4520 women with 5932 children
- Refuge5 knused 165 women and 153 childrcn
- We saw a 360/0 increase in High Risk cases through MAUC
Training has been providcd to 924 professionals in exteTnal training sessions led by BSWA staff.
- Provided BSWA foodbank donations on 415 occasions.
Next Steps
We cntered 2024-25 in the knowledge that many of our core services would be commissioned, soon to be followed by
the announcetnent in Birmingham that the financia] situation was far worse than wa5 anticipated, and that the City had
Submitted a Sl14.
Thi5 resulted in a reduction in thc new cotnmis5ion of 23Yo for dotnestic abuse compared to 2019 and for BSWA this is
likely lo be a reductiotk in funding of 36Q/o.
This will clearly have a devastating impact on our provision with concerns for our Early Intervention HUB where an
average of19 women and their children use ow drop tn during each week.
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However> plans are in place to ensure we can respond to the challenges we will face in relation to our budgets.
BSWA will:
Undertake a review of the needs of the organisation to best mat¢h the ￿tUre challenges due to reduced resources.
Continue to develop our infrdstructure lo produce a high standard in m8nagement of the organisation and its people that
ensures the delivery of our strategy and continued high quality in our service delivery.
Re-energise our fundraising capacity with & new fundraising and marketing team.
Prioritise quality volunteering opportunities with effective coordination to deliver alongside our p&id team of expert
staff.
We 8re delighted that our new contract with Solihull has been awarded and will be in place to deliver refuge and
community-based Servi￿ for women and children.
Financial Review:
Reserve5 Policy And Going Coneern:
The Trustees adhere to a reserves policy. The charity's income is not evenly distributed throughout the year. To support
planning and maintain service levels, holding sufficient reserves is prudent. The unrestricted reseTves policy aims to
ensure financial robustness and viability. maintaining free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level equivalent to at least
six months, operating costs. This level provides ample tim¢ to address any ]x)tential shortfalls.
Amount of Reserves Held:
As of 31 March 2024, the tota] reserves amount to £5,774,242. Of this, £3,820,499 constitutes free reserves. equivalent
to 5.7 months of opcrating costs. Additionally? dcsignatcd Te5ervcs, wtentially re-designated as free reserves, total
£1,953,743, which represents an overall total of 8.7 months of running costs.
Principal Sources of Funds:
The charity's principal funding sources include:
Birmingham City Council (BCC)
Solihull Borough Council (SBC)
- oirice of thc Policc and Crime Commissioner & Ministry of Justice {MOJ)
National Lottery
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Birtningham & Solihull Women's Aid is a registered charity. registration number 1073926 and a company limited by
guarantee. registration numbcr 03509538. The governing documcnt is thc MeJnordndutn and Articles of Association of
the company, which establish the objects and Fowers of the charitable company and is govcrned undcr its Articles of
Association. In the event of the company bring wound up? metnbers are required to contribute an amount not exceeding
£1.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03509538 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1073926
Registered offiee
Ryland House
44-48 Bristol Street
Birmingham
B5 7AA
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
P Mccabe Chair of Board of Trustees
C A Herity
C Bradbury-Jones (resigned 1919123)
J L Williams (resigned 1919123)
S Hussain (resigned 2917124)
S Bcgutn
T Nelson
S Hut¢hinson
J Reid
N Randhawa
J A Zacheva
J L Birch Tre&%urer (appointed 2016ll3)
K Kaur Chauhan (apEx)inted 2016123)
Company Secretary
M R ConttoIIy
Auditsrs
French Ludlam & Co Limited
Statutory Auditors and Accountants
Mountfield House
661 High Street
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 8AL
Solicitors
Tyndalwoods
29 Woodboume Road
Edgbaston
B17 8BY
Bank5
Co-op Bank
Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 3BA
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
Wcst Malling
ME194JQ
Senior Leadership Team during the year
M R Connolly. Chief Executive Officer
S Dennis. Operations Manager
J E Morgan, Finan¢¢ Manager
S Islam. Operation5 Manager
P K Dhaliwal
R Ala5eel
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Thc trustees (who are also the directors of Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United King(k)m Generally Accepted Accounting Pra¢ti¢e) including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources,
including the income and expenditure. of the charitable eompany for that period. In preparing those finan¢ial
statement5, the trustees are r¢quir¢d to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
prepare the financial statetnents on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable
company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with re&sonable accuracy at any time
the financial wsition of the ¢haritabl¢ company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statetnents comply with
the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hen¢¢ for
taking rc&%onable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
therc is no relevant audit information of which the charitable ¢ompany's auditors are unaware. and
the trustee5 have taken all steps that they ought to have tsken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit
information and to ¢stablish that the auditors are aware of that information.
Rcporl of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report. approved by order of the board of trustees, as the cotnpany
directors, on .
..7v..-....i.O.... ...ZJF*. and signed on the iK)ard's beh￿r by:
P Mccabe- Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDEKf AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Birnjinghatn & Solihull Women's Aid (the 'charitable company,) for the
year ended 31 st March 2024 which comprise the Statemenl of Financial Activities. the Statement of Financial Position.
the Sialemenl of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a 5umm8ry of significant accounting
poli¢ies. The financial reporting fratnework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi¢¢), including Financial
Rey)rting Standard 102 'Th¢ Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,.
In our opinion the financial statements-
give a true and fair view of the slate of the charitable company's affairs as al 3 1st March 2024 and of its incoming
resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditurq for the year then ended.
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice,
including Financial Reporting Slandard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland," and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Cotttpanies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlernational Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law.
Our responsibilities under rhose standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities foT the audit of the
financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable cotnpany in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethi￿] responsibilities in accordance with these rcquiremenls. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conelusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have ¢oncluded that the trustees. use of the going concern basis of accounting in
thc preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
As noted in the Report of the TTusÉces, B]rmin￿aM City Coun¢il issued a S114 notice (bankruptcy). We believe this
will have an impa¢t on the charity as funding will Tcduce, however plans are in place to mitigate this redu¢tion. Overall,
based on the work we have pcrformed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relaling to events or conditions
that, individually or collectively. may ¢asl significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of at least twelve months froln when the financial statements arc authorised for issue.
OUT responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concem are described in the relevant
sections of this rcport.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other inforniation. The other inforniation compriscs the information included in the
Atknual Report. other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditor5 thcrcon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and. ex¢¢pt to the extent otherwise
explicitly stated in our reporl, we do not express any forn) of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our rc5ponsibility is to read the other information and, in doing
so, consider whether the other information is materially inci>nsistent with the financial statcJnents or our knowledg¢
obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or
apparent matcri&l misstatements, we are required to d¢termine whethcr this gives rise to a material tnisstatement in the
financial statements themselves. If. based on the work we havc performed, we Conclude that thcrc is a material
mi55talement of this other information, wc are required to report that fact. Wc have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by tbe Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work underlakcn in the course of the audit-
the information given in the Report of the Trustces for the financial year for which the financial 5tal¢ments are
prepared is consistent with th¢ financia] statements- and
the R¢porl of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable Icgal requirements.
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of ihe knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course
of the audit. we have not identified mal¢rial misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to
you if, in OUT opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from
branches tK>t visited by us. or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and relums. or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are noi made. or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our &udit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained morc fully in the Statement of Tnjstees, Responsibilities, the trustees (who ore also the directors of the
charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and
for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Iruslees determine is necessary
to enable the preparation of financial statcmcnts that are frcc frotn material tnisstatement, whether due lo fraud or error.
In preparing the financial slatemenls, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to
Continue as a going ¢on¢ern, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to going concem and using the going concem
basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations. or have
no realistic alternative but to do so.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
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Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether Ihe financial statements as a whole are free from
material misslatemenl, whether due lo fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of &8surance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS (UK) will always delecl a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from
fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the b￿LS of these financial statetnents.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregulatities, including fraud is detailed below=
Because of the inherent litnitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those
leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-¢ompli8nc¢ with regulation. This risk incre&se8
the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial
statements, as we will be less likely lo become aware of instances of mn-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding
irregularities 0￿￿rrIng due to fraud rather than error. as fraud involves intentional con￿lment. forgery. collusion,
omission or misr¢pres¢ntation.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional
scepticism throughout the audit. We also..
Identify and as5es5 the risks of material misstatement of the financial statetnents, whether due to fraud or error.
design and perform audit procedures responsivc to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a tnaterial misstatement resulting from fraud is
higher than for one resulting from error. as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Identify and assess the risks of material misstalemenl of the financial statements, whether due lo fraud or error, dc5ign
and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion. Thc risk of not detecting a materia] misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for
one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery. intentional omissions, misrepresentations. or the
override of internal control.
Obtain an understsnding of intemal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circutnstances, but not for the purwpse of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charitable
company's internal control.
Evaluatc thc appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasoftableness of accounting estimates aftd related
disclosures made by thc trustees.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit
evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt
on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, w¢
are requircd to draiv attcntion in our wdilor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such
disclosur￿ arc inadcquatc. to tnodify our opinion. Our Conclusions are based on the audit evidcnce obtained up to ihe
d&tc of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the charitable company to cease to
continue as a going concern.
Evaluatc thc overall presentation, structure and content of the financial ststem¢nts. including the disclosures, and
whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation (ic. gives a true and fair view).
We communicate with those charged with governarkce regardin& among other mattcrs, the planned scope and timing of
the audit and significant audit findings, including any 5iEnificant deficiencies in internal Control that we identify during
our audit.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is local¢d on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at www.fr¢.org.uklaudilorsiesponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the
Independent Auditors.
Pagell

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitsble company's members. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so thai we might state to the charitable company's
members those matters ive are required to slate to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpos¢. To the fullest
extent pemitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charitable company and the
charitable company's members as a tK)dy, for our audit work for this report, or for the opinions we have fortned.
John Richard Fullman (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of French Ludlam & Co Limited
Statutory Auditors and Accountants
Mountfield House
661 High Street
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 8AL
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restri￿ed
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
232,401
232,401
225,678
Charitable activities
Community and therapeutic
Acwmmodalion
1,335,000
1,894,905
4,657,584
58,666
5,992,584
1,953,571
5,725,403
1,938,491
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
83,799
40,343
20,452
83,799
40,343
20,452
68,374
4,709
19,454
Total
3 606,900
4,716,250
8,323 150
7 982,109
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable #ctivities
Community and therapeutic
Acwmmodation
Fundraising trading
1,163,575
1,981,218
4,620,635
142,906
5,784,210
2,124,124
83,126
5,438,325
1,850,065
89.404
Totsl
3 227.919
4,763,541
7,991,460
7,377.794
NET INCOMEJ(EXPENDITURE)
378,981
47,291
(47,291)
47,291
331,690
604.315
Transfers between funds
22
N¢t movemejht in funds
331,690
331,690
604.315
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
5,442,552
5,442552
4.838,237
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
5,774,242
5,774,242
5,442,552
The note5 form part of th¢5e financial statements
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IRMINGHAM & SOLIHULLWOMEN'S AID
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31ST MARCH 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestri¢ted
funds
Reslricled
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible &ssets
14
2,777,610
2,777,610
2,876,338
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
15
16
1,881,861
1,964,385
738,903
1,881,861
1,964,385
852,436
,613,223
2,102,154
893,284
113,533
4,585,149
113,533
4,698,682
4,608,661
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
17
(558,614)
(113,533)
(672,147)
(997,771)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
4,026,535
4,026,535
3.610,890
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
6,804,145
6,804,145
6,487,228
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
18
(1,029,903)
(1,029,903) (1,044,676)
NET ASSETS
5 774 242
5 774 242
5,442,552
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
22
5,774,242
5,442.552
TOTAL FUNDS
5,774,242
5,442,552
The financial statements wcrc approved by the Board of TNsl¢es and auihorised for issue on
and were signed on its behalf by:
IL((
P Mccabe- Trustee
The notes fomj part of these financial ststements
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
STATEMEIYT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash t]ows from operAting activities
Cash generated frotn operations
Interest paid
(114,924)
82,840
1,636,864
51.729
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
197,764)
1,585,135
Cash flows from investing 3Ctivities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Decreasel{incre&se) in InV￿tments
(23.000)
7.804
4.709
1.167.427
55
40J43
137,769
Net cash provided byl(us¢d in) investing activities
178,167
1.177 914
Cash flows from financing activities
Loan repayments in year
21,251
26.387
Net cash used in financing activities
21,251
26,387
Change in Cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash And cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
(40,848)
380,834
893,284
512,450
Cash And cash equivalents At the end of
the reporting period
852,436
893,284
The noles form part of these financial statements
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net income for the reporting period {As per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Profit on di5P05al of fixed assets
Interest received
Intcrest paid
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(Decre&se)/increase in creditors
331,690
604.315
98,673
109.321
(2.410)
(4,709)
51.729
756,683
121.935
(40,343)
82,840
(268,638)
319,146
Net eash (used inyprovided by operitions
114,924
1.636.864
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.23
Cash flow
At31.3.24
Dlet cash
Cash at bank and in hand
893,284
40,848
893,284
40,848
852,436
Liquid resources
Deposits included in cash
Current asset investments
2 102.154
137,769
1,964,385
2 102.154
137 769
1964.385
Debt
Dcbis falling due within l year
Debts falling due aftcr l year
{39,239)
1,044,676
6,478
14.773
(32,761)
.029,903
1083 915
1062,664
Total
1,911,523
157,366
1,754.157
The notes form part of these financial statcments
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
CHARITY STATUS
The charity is limited by guarantee, incortK)rated in England and Walcs. and wnsequently does not have Share
capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute to an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the
charity in the event of liquidation. The registered cotnpany number is 3509538.
The chaiity's registered office is Ryland House, 44-48 Bristol Street, Birmingham B5 7AA.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial sialements of the charitable comp8ny. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement
of Recornmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
Going contern
The Trustces consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going
concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the appliLalion of thc accounting policies. Trustees are required to makes judgements. estimates and
assumptions about thc carrying value of 8ssels and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are relevanL
Actual results may differ from these estitnalcs.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reyiewed on an on-going basis. Rcvisions to acLounling estimates
are recognised the period in which the estitnate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period
of the revision and future periods if the revision affected current and future periods.
The are&8 where these judgements and estimates have been madc include:
Deprcciation and residual value5 - the Trustees have reviewed the asset lives and associated residua] values of
all tangible fixed assets and have concluded that these values are approprtate.
Debtors - debtors include amounts due from external organisations and individuals. The charity recognises
provisions against specific debtor balances, that are bascd on the age of the dcbtor balan¢e and assessed risk of
recoverability. The value of trade debtors in the note is net of the provision for doubtful debts.
Ineome
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured rcliably.
Donations and similar income are included in income when they are received.
Grants receivable from fundeTS for activities in furtherance of the charity's objectives re included in the financial
statements of the year when the service 15 provided.
Giants rcceivable for specific PTojects/costs are recognis¢d in accordance wilh their individual ierms and
onditions. Income is reCo￿ls¢d when the charity h&8 entitlement lo the funds which is when any performance
conditions oxe met, it is probable ihat the income will be received. and the amount can b¢ reliably measured.
Grant income will b¢ deferred if received in advance of meeting performance wndition5 or if the fi]nder
specifically states that the income must be 5p¢nt in a future accounting period.
Investment income is accounted for when receivable.
Trading income is accounted for on a receivable basis.
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULLWOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - fontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Income
Fees and other sundry income is accounted for in the year in which it is receivable by the charity. No amounts
are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as ihere is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure. it is probable that & transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been cl&ssified under headings that aggregate all cost relatcd io the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis ¢onsist¢nt with the use of
resources.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Where it is possible, costs are allocated directly to the main expenditure categories of the SOFA. Where this is
not possible. costs are allO￿ted on the basis of the number of direct and support etnployees.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each a&8et over estimated useful
life.
Freehold property
Short leasehold
Motor vehicles
Computer equipment
2% oncost
over thc pcriod of the le&8e
20tr/0 on cost
33/ooncost
Freehold properties are stated in the b&lan¢e sheet al cost less depreciation.
Tangible fixed assets are stated at Cost less depreciation. Any expenditure on individual assets with a value
below £2,500 i5 written off dircctly to revenue. Depreciation is provided in equal annual instalments over the
estimated useful lives of the assets.
Impairment of assets
At each reporting date assets are reviewed to determine whethcr there is any indication that those assets have
suffcred an itnpairment loss. If there is an indication of possible impairment. the recoverable amount of any
affected asset is eslitnated and compared with its Carrying amount. If the estimated recoverable amount is lower,
the carrying atnount is reduced to its estirnaled recoverable amount, and an impairment loss is imrnediately
recognised in the Stst¢m¢nl of Financial Activities.
If an impaim)enl loss subsequently reverses, the carry amount of the asset is incre&sed to the revised estimate of
its recoverable amount. but nol in excess of Ihe amount that would havc bccn detcrmined had no impairtnent
loss been Tecognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal in any impairment Ioss 15 rccogniscd itnmcdiately in
the Statement of Financial Activities.
Current asset investments
Current asset investmcnts arc cash balanccs of guaranteed investment deposils.
Goods donated for resale
The charity rcceivcs donated goods for resale which it rew8nises at point of Sale as ihe Trustees consider it to
be impracticable to recognise such gifts on their receipt due to the large number of small value items receivcd.
As such. stocks of unsold donated goods are not valued for balance shcct Purposes
Trade debtors
Trade debtors ar¢ amounls due for merchandis¢ sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recogniscd initially at the transaction price less any provision for bad debts.
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEwfs- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
ACCOUNfiNG POLICIES - eontinued
Tangible fjxed assets
Cash and eash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise ¢ash on hand and call deposits. and any other short terni highly liquid
investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and ar¢ subjed to an insignificant risk of
change in value.
Trade ¢reditOTS
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an
unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the Creditor for at least twelve
months after the rep)rting date. Trade creditors are recognised initially at the tronsaction price.
Borrowings
Bank borrowings are recorded al the initial transaction value less repayments made. Interest is charged to the
Statement of Financial Activities as it arises over the lertn of thc loan.
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financia] liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the inslrumenl.
Financial liabilities and equity instrument5 are classified according to the substance of the contractual
arrangements entered into. An cquity instrument is any ¢ontracl that evidences a residual inter¢sl in the assets of
the charity after deducting all of it5 liabilities.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I S¢hedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and
therefore it meets the definition of a charitsble ￿Mparty for UK corporation tax purposes. Ac¢ordingly, the
charity is potentially exempt from tsxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories
covered by Chapter 3 Part I lof the Corporate Tax A¢t 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains
Act 1992, 10 the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds ¢an be used in accordance with the charitable obJ￿tIveS at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds ar¢ unrestricted funds set aside for specific purFrt)ses at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the chaTity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposcs.
Furiher explanation of the nature and purpose of ¢a¢h fund is included in the notes to th¢ financial statements.
Pension costs
The charitable Company 0￿rateS a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
haritable ¢ompany's pension schetne are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which
they relate.
The charity operates a defined contribution pension 5chem& Contributions payable to the scheme are ¢harged lo
the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relat¢.
Government grants
Government grants received are credited to the Stat¢ment of Financial Adivities as the relevant costs are
incurred.
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST IVIARCH 2024
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Donation5
232,401
225.678
OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
2024
2023
Shop income from sale of donated goods
83,799
68,374
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Deposit a¢¢ount interest
40J43
4,709
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
A¢livity
Community and therapeutic
Community and therapeutic
Accommodation
Accommodation
Grants
Training
Grants
Rent
5,989,489
3,095
810,111
1,143,460
5.718,753
6,650
802,024
1.136.467
7,946,155
7.663.894
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows..
2024
2023
Birmingham City Council
Big Lotto Young Women's VAWG worker
Big Lotto Celebrating Communities Fund
Pritnary Care Trust
BCC Vulnerable Adults Commissioning Services
Birmingham Community Safety Partnership
Police and Crime Commissioner
Solihull MBC Public Health Services
Children in Need
1,915,143
94,146
1.861,486
15,639
2.604
101,102
,216,231
21.500
1.750,410
546.248
48.154
296.419
22.500
77,824
15,000
164,326
104,460
1,431,656
21,500
1,495.021
651,694
9,944
360,000
CCG- IRIS
Solace Women's Aid
The Springfield Project
Garfield Weston
Smallwood Trust
Heart of England
NHS Hospital Trust
BVSC
Nationa] Expr¢5s Foundation
Nationwide
West Midland Combined Authority
Southall Black Si5tcrs
St Basils
19,456
175,332
32,000
161,842
9,999
125.001
2.51H)
24,962
7,000
230,778
50,000
7,500
205,500
25.000
Carried forward
6,794,933
6.504.944
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULLWOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - continued
2024
2023
Brought forward
Bailey Thomas
Research Better Together
6,794,933
4,167
500
6.504,944
15,833
6,799,600
6,520,777
OTHER INCOME
2024
2023
Other income
20,452
19.454
Other income includes Ac¢ess to Work claims of £15,550 (2023 £9,309) .
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES COSTS
Support
costs (see
note 9)
Direct
Costs
Totals
Community and therapeutic
Accommodation
Fundraisir]g trading
4,936,322
1,844,752
83,126
847,888
279,372
5,784,210
2,124,124
83,126
6,864,200
1,127.260
7,991,460
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
Finance
Info
tech
Manage't
Total
2024
Total
2023
Community
andtherapeutic
Accommodation
86,838
25,655
163,104
54,368
81,552
27.184
516,394
172,165
847,888
279,372
579,433
189.981
112,493
217,472
108,736
688,559
1,127,260
769,414
io.
NET INCOMFJ(EXPENDITURE)
Net in¢omel(expenditure) is stated after ¢hargingl(crediting)-.
2024
2023
Audit
Depreciation - owned assets
Operating leases
Trustees, reimbursed cxpen5CS
Defined pension scheme contributions
9072
98,673
109,911
95
200,579
9,492
109,323
123,528
171,520
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEIYTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
ii.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trust¢¢s' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 3 1st March 2024 nor for the year
ended 3 1st March 2023.
Trustees, expenses
The total amount of travel expenses reimbursed to trustees during the year was £95, in respect of one trustee. No
trustees, expenses were paid in the year to 3 1st March 2023.
12.
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Socia] security Costs
Othcr pension costs
5,208,380
463,168
200,579
4,548,908
414,202
171.520
5,872,126
5.134.630
Toial Tcdundancy costs for 2024 was £6,902 (2023 £nil).
Termination payments are cotnprised of voluntary and compulsory redundan￿. Payments are recognised in
stalT costs once they are quantifiable attd uw>n communication of intention to pay.
TheTe was no unpaid redundancy at 3 1st March 2024 (2023 £nil).
The averag¢ monthly number of employees dwing the year wa5 as follows..
2024
2023
Senior management
Finance and adtninistration
Projectlr¢fuge
Shops
15
163
15
167
186
190
The number of employees whose employee bencfits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:
2024
2023
£60,001- £70,000
£70,001- £80,000
£80,001- £90.000
£ioo,001-£i10,000
The total employee benefils of the key management personnel of the charity was £385,005 (2023 - £406,937).
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
13.
COIVIPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and Icgacies
225,678
225.678
Charitable activities
Community and therapeutic
Accommodation
1,087,828
1.817,768
4,637.575
120,723
5.725,403
1,938,491
Oth¢r trading activities
Investment income
Other in¢ome
68.374
4,709
19,454
68.374
4,709
19,454
Totsl
3,223,811
4.758.298
7,982,109
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable ictivities
Cornmunity and therapeutic
Accommodation
Fundraising trading
818,043
1,712,049
89,404
4,620,282
138,016
5,438,325
1.850,065
89,404
Total
2.619,496
4,758,298
7.377,794
NET INCOME
604,315
604,315
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
4.838,237
4,838,237
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
5,442,552
5,442.552
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
14.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
propety
Short
le&sehold
Motor
vehicles
Computer
cquipment
Totals
COST
At 1st April 2023
Disposats
3,253,758
199,606
10,944)
23,000
1,500
1500
3,477,864
12,444)
At 3 1st Marth 2024
3,253 758
188,662
3,465,420
DEPRECIATION
At I st April 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on diSFK)sal
425,935
65,117
170,925
28,585
10,944)
3,592
4,600
1,074
371
1,445)
601,526
98,673
12,389)
At 31st March 2024
188
491052 ￿66
687,810
NET BOOK VALUE
At 3 1st March 2024
2,762,706
96
14,808
2,777,610
At 31st March 2023
2,827,823
28,681
19,408
426
2,876,338
Individu￿ items of expenditure under £2.500 are not capitalised.
15.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trdde debtors
Othcr debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
1,053,020
40
828,801
1,478,258
134,965
1881861
1,613,223
16. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
2024
2023
Guarant¢¢d investment deposits
1.964 385
2,102,154
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
17.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 19)
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
A￿rUed expenses
Deferred grants
32,761
290,467
121,362
47,477
66,547
113,533
39,239
355,887
104,148
49,526
42,938
406 033
672,147
997,771
The movements in deferred grants is ￿e analysed as follows:
2024
2023
Deferred ￿antS at l April
Amounts released from previous yws
Incoming resources deferred in the year
406,033
(381,070)
247,220
(117,902)
276,715
Deferred grants at 31 March
113,533
406,033
Deferred grants consists of project grants received in advance.
18.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFfER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Bank loans (see note 19)
1,029,903
1,044,676
19.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below..
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year on demand..
Bank loans
32.761
39,239
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Bank loans - 1-2 years
50.377
48.507
Amounts falling due between two and five ycars:
Bank100￿5- 2-5 years
162J64
156,750
Amounts falling due in more than five years..
Repayable by instalments..
Bank loans more 5 yr by instal
817,162
839,419
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
20.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum Sease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows..
2024
2023
Within one year
Between one and five years
122,046
142,255
105.045
162.989
264JOI
268,034
21.
SECURED DEBTS
The following secured debts are included within creditors..
2024
2023
Bank lo￿&
,062,664
1,083.915
A mortgage of £262,500 was obta(ned in the year lo 31st March 2017 to assist in the purchase of a new refuge,
The mortgage is repayable by monthly instalments over 20 years and is charged interest at a rate of 2.68750/0 per
annum above the bank base rate.
On 29th October 2021 a further mortgage was taken out io fund the purchase of a further two refuges. This loan
is repayable by monthly instalrnents over 10 years and carries an interest rate of 0.68750/0 per annutn aknvc the
bank base rate.
The mortgages are secured by fixed and floating charges over the assets of the charity and a first legal charge
held over the freehold properties The net book valu¢ of these properlies is £2.752.512 (2023 £2,817.404)
22.
MOVEMEIYT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Staff redundancy reserve
Capital cxpenditure reserve
Capital repairs reserve
Matcrnity leave reserve
Cost of living reserve
3,488,809
200,000
832.446
467,330
53.967
400.000
378,981
(47,291)
200,000
3,820,499
400,000
832,446
467,330
53,967
200,000
200.000
5,442,552
378,981
(47,291)
5,774,242
Restricted funds
General r¢slri¢t¢d reserve
(47,291)
47,291
TOTAL FUNDS
5,442552
331,690
5 774.242
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Co￿tInUed
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
22.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds. included in the above 8r¢ as follows-
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
3,606,91XI
(3,227,919)
378,981
Restricted funds
General restricted reserve
4,716,250
(4,763,541)
147,291)
TOTAL FUNDS
8,323,150
7,991,460)
331690
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
Staff redundancy reserve
Capital expenditure reserve
Capital repairs Teservc
Maternity leave reserve
Cost of living reserve
3,284,494
200,000
832,446
467,330
53,967
604,315
(400,000)
3.488.809
200,000
832.446
467.330
53.967
400,000
400.000
4,838,237
604,315
5.442,552
TOTAL FUNDS
4.838,237
604,315
5,442.552
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
MoYeEnent
in fund5
UDrestrieted funds
General fund
3,223,811
(2,619,496)
604,315
Restricted fund5
General restricted reserve
4,758,298
(4.758,298)
TOTAL FUI¥IDS
7,982,109
7.377.794)
604.315
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
22.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined w)sition is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.22
UDrestrieted funds
General fund
Staff redundancy reserve
Capital expenditure rcserve
Capital repairs reserve
Maternity leave reserve
Cost of living reserve
3.284,494
200,000
832,446
467,330
53,967
983,296
(447,291)
200,000
3,820.499
400,000
832.446
467,330
53,967
200,000
200,000
4,838,237
983,296
(47,291)
5.774.242
Restricted funds
General reslri¢led reserve
(47,291)
47,291
TOTAL FUNDS
4,838.237
936,005
5,774.242
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in ￿nds, included in the above are
as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
6.830.711
(5.847,415)
983,296
Restricted funds
General restricted reserve
9,474,548
(9,521,839)
{47.291)
TOTAL FUNDS
16,305 259
15,369,254
936.005
Transfers between funds
Within restricted funds..
The Repairs Reserve rcpresents an a]location of general funds to allow for the refurbishing of properties.
Maternity Leave Reserve represents an allocation of general funds Éo cover costs associated with staff bcing on
matcrnity Icave.
Redundancy Reserve repres¢nls a prudent allocation of general funds to allow for any staffing restructure
rcquircd following a reduction in income.
Capital Exp¢nditure Reserve reprcsents an allocation of g¢neral funds to allow for the pur¢h&8e of additional
property &8 needed by the charity.
The Cost of Living Reserve represents an allocation of gencral fund5 to allow for &ssistance during periods
where living costs in¢re&se significantly.
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BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
22.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Transfers between funds- continued
Restricted funds income relates to the operation of the charity's refuges and the provision of support and advice
to the end users. All of the restricted funds income are expended within the year. Any funds in the year that
rel&t¢ lo the forthcotning year are carried forward as deferred income with a WJTesponding cash balance or
debtor shown in the accounts. General unrestricted funds are used to cover the funding shortfalls by way of a
transfer between fvnds.
The balance transferred to unrestricted funds in the Statement of Financial Activities represent the balance of
restricted fijnd contributions to general costs as agreed with the funding bodies.
23.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 3 1st M8r¢h 2024.
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