Company registered number 3496978 Registered charity number 1075752 Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2025 Do¢ ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Trustees, Report for the year ended 31st March 2025 The trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025 Reference and Administrative Information Charity name Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Charity Registration Number 1075752 Company Registration Number 3496978 Registered Office Shepherds Lane Leeds LS8 SAW Trustees Ann Eveleigh Melody Walker Lynne Anne Guzha Susan Boalch Ally Martin Aysha Malik Jazmin Khatun Sulthana Ahmed Noor Ali Chair Vice chair Treasurer resigned 1610712025 resigned 0210712025 joined 2110112025 Company Secretary Nahid Rasool Principal staff Nahid Rasool CEO Independent Examlner Paul Cowham MA ACA DChA Withington Works Withington Baths 30 Burton Road Manchester, M20 3EB Bankers Unity Trust Bank Four Brindleyplace Birmingham B12JB Charity Bank Limited 194 High Street Tonbridge Kenl TN91BE Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Objectives and activities Shantona has been operating as a limited company since January 1998 and as a registered charity since 28th May 1999. Il's charitable objectives are-, "To promote the benefit of women in Leeds and the surrounding area by the advancement of education, relief of poverty, the preservation and protection of good health and the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare, in particular but without prejudice to the foregoing, for women of Bangladeshi origin." The name Shantona means, "Comfort" in Bengali. Established in 1998 by local Bangladeshi women, the aim of Shantona is to provide a separate, safe centre for women, children and young people. The organisation has been operating for over 27 years and received various awards and recognition for the strengths, achievements and benefits lo the community. Shantona played an incredibale role to support the most vulnerable and difficult to reach culturally diverse community who were facing many disadvantages, which includes escalation of violence, through out the pandamic, mental health and other health issues, on top of existing inequalities. Shantona's diverse team reaches out to isolated women, building trusting relationships and empowering culturally diverse women and families to be confident, independent and resilient, to tackle inequality and to participate in programmes to improve community cohesion. Shantona is highly regarded as a specialist organisation providing culturally sensitive support to culturally diverse communities and over many years has developed resources to support communities, as well as professionals to adopt culturally sensitive services. The Organisation challenges inequalities, discrimination and poor cultural practice. We address issues such as domestic abuse IDV), Child Sexual Exploitation ICSE), Mental health and health and wellbeing provision to support the culturally diverse communities. Through our work, women and girls have developed leadership skills and have become empowered to influence and challenge culturally sensitive issues within their community which would otherwise remain hidden and go unreported. As a result, women are now sharing their experiences around domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation publicly and influencing faith groups including mosques. In order to meet the needs of community our services have expanded and we are now using various other premises to meet the demand. Shantona continues to look for larger premises, suitable to support vulnerable women and their families. Shantona's services over the year include: Domestic Violence (DV) Support.. Supporting Culturally diverse women and girls who are facing abuse including; domestic {mental, physical, emotional abuse), forced marriage, honour based violence, Child Sexual Exploitation and isolation resulting from divorce or marriage or relation breakdown. Healthcare Provision - Working with culturally diverse women, children and young people to address health inequality, promoting healthy life-styles, easing access lo health services and meeting the health-related recreational needs of the community. Mental Health - To create a safe, non-judgemental and friendly space to support culturally diverse 16+ women with mild to moderate mental health needs. Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) - increasing awareness and supporting young people to seek help and disclose any sexual exploitation they face within a culturally sensitive environment. Older Peoples Project- creating opportunities for women aged 50+ {mainly from the South Asian Community) to meet new people. build friendships, socialise and obtain emotional support. Community Cohesion Project- to build community resilience., protect vulnerable people who due to isolation, inequality and feeling oppressed within the community and wider society are at higher risk of developing extreme views. To focus on issues such as cohesion and integration, empowerment and women's rights, voice and leadership, DARS Complex Needs- working directly with women and girls with complex needs, providing one lo one intensive support, and taking a holistic approach to meet their specific needs. Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Training & Development- to develop customised support to vulnerable culturally diverse women who often faced barriers to engage in economic activities. The project supports them to realise and value of their potential and progress into self-employment pathways. IDVAJISVA- we have trained six staff members to become specialist advisers to provide specific support to culturally diverse communities. LDVS Sanctuary Support - to provide support to people living in properties in safe accommodation that have a sanctuary installation through the Leeds Housing Options (LHO) managed Sanctuary Scheme and offer specialist support to those with protected characteristics whilst considering the needs of any children living within those properties. Youth Club - working with young people to facilitate their personal, social and educational development and supporting them during their period of transition from dependence to independence. Early Y8ars Provision.. providing 30 hours fr88 pr8-school nurs8ry 8ducation to children aged 2 and 3-4 years, by bilingual staff who have a good knowledge and understanding of the local communities, needs. This year we have achieved outstanding by Ofsted. Community Minibus.. Shantona runs a community minibus for the community that it serves. The minibus has been vital for engaging local women, children and young people and enabling them to take part in wider activities, including educational, social & recreational trips, holiday scheme outings, nature walks etc. Role and Contribution of Volunteers: Over the past year Shantona has benefitted from a team of 17 volunteers ensuring that we were able to deliver our services effectively. Our volunteers have actively contributed as part of the Health, Young People's Services and DV project. Achlevements and performance Over the years Shantona has provided unique services, not only to overcome barriers to access services, but also to help people become independent. At the same time we are challenging the bad practices of cultural norm. From being a small community organization, providing social and recreational activities for the Bangladeshi community with the focus on a particular geographical area of Leeds, it is now catering for people from various elhnically diverse communities. By advocating and meeting the needs of our target group, we hope to benefit the whole of society by encouraging integration and community cohesion and reducing inequality. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Financial review Shanlona has again been successful in attracting funding from various sources. It is the policy of the charily that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure thal, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The charity has designated funds amounting to £122.303 which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds for specific purposes. Note 17 provides further details of the purpose of these funds. Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Plans for future periods Shantona is continuously striving as an organisation, we have developed our resources and staff has adopted, extended and changed to cater for the ever growing complex needs of the community. Our continued commitment to excellence involves our community co-produclion strategy to always work at the heart of the reported needs of the community. Last few years Shanlona has been established as a place. which is trusted and accessed by the culturally diverse communities, at the same time we are influencing leaders and policy manaker to improve changes in services to remove barriers for them. We are working closely with women and girls alliances, Orion partners and others to develop new strategies for women centre approaches in Leeds. Shantona has successfully secured over £1 million in Community Ownership Fund (COF}, and the Clothworkers Foundation funding to purchase and renovate a building in Harehills, creating A Community Haven for vulnerable women and girls. This new space will enable us to provide multiple, integrated services under one roof. Future plans include.. As part of the growing organisation, we need to have appropriate staff and management structures lo maintain the new asset and build a long-term sustainable future for the organisation. Work with extended partners to improve service delivery within the new venue. Establishing better succession plan for all major posts. Continue to develop our specialist services for culturally diverse communities, who are facing inequalities in all walks of their lives. Continuing to raise awareness around violence against women and girls and producing resources. Strengthen the services for women cenlre under the one roof, where women and girls feels safe to access. Carrying out research and developing further services to meet the needs of the community and dealing with new emerging issues. Increasing the amount of young people's provision including CSE, ISVA Giving local young people the tools to bring pride in where they live and influence leadership. Involvement in further partnerships with various domestic violence projects by bringing an integrated approach, to tackle various issues around DV and CSE., our joint approach will be citywide to increase working with people who are not reporting violence, as well as working on child sexual exploitation through a targeted support service with Safer Leeds and the Domestic Violence Forum. Explore options for development of the service through usage of different premises and exploring alternative premises to enhance and expand current services. Structure, governance and management The charity is a company limited by guarantee and registered as a charity on 28 May 1999. The charitable company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established its objects and powers and is governed under its Articles of Association. The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were: Lynne Anne Guzha Ann Eveleigh Melody Walker Susan Boalch Ally Martin Aysha Malik Sulthana Ahmed Jazmin Khatun Noor Ali Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee shall comprise of no more than twenty members of the community elected at the annual general meeting and shall meet at least six times each year. The company has created structures to ensure that there are agreed roles for members. The members of the board have managerial and business acumen, an understanding of the needs of the local community and awareness of local issues as well as an understanding of the requirements of charity law. The Management Commitlee of the company has the power to determine applications for membership. and responsibility for the strategic direction and proper running of the charity. Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Recruitment and appointment of Trustees Board of Trustees are recruited through advertising and via networking, interviewed by the Chair and CEO prior to joining. Members are elected at the annual general meeting and may be co-opted at other times. Introduction and training of Trustees New Trustees complete a skills audit and receive a comprehensive induction session with the CEO, as well as receiving a Management Committee Handbook. Trustees are encouraged to attend annual away days and to obseNe Shantona's services.Trustees are offered training in various areas inorder to fulfill their roles. Day to day management is delegated to the following key personnel- Nahid Rasool (CEOI.. manages and develops staff, finance, premises and other resources of Shantona in collaboration with the Management Committee. Responsible for ensuring and facilitating the participation of service users and ensuring a high professional profile for the Centre's work with relevant agencies, commissioners and other slake holders. Harpreet Dosanjh (Office Manager)-. deals with PAYE, book-keeping, managing the bank accounts, providing yearly financial information for the independent examination, evaluating user information for monitoring purposes and gathering information required by funders or partner organisations. Ashia Akhtar {AdminislratorlPA to Director): Day to day administration of the centre and being the first point of contact for the organisation and service users via the telephone and face to face. Diane Law (Project Development Co-ordinator): to work with the senior management team to support the improvement in the provision, practice, and performance of the workplace to maintain existing quality standard marks and work towards new ones. And to assist the CEO in generating income through commissioning processes and the submission of grant funding applications. Bilquis Afzal (Facilities & Projecl Manager).. to play a crucial role in shaping the future of Shantona by leading the transition into our new premises, development and implementation of operational policies and procedures, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in our day-to-day activities and driving forward, generating income to sustain, managing assets of the organisalion and our long-term strategic goals. To provide leadership, management, and support for the CEO and staff delivering Community services. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute no more than £1 in the event of a winding up. Risk Factors The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are salisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Company status The company is limited by guarantee and all members have agreed to contribute a sum not exceeding £1 in the event of a winding-up. The number of guarantees at 3151 March 2025 was 7. Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Statement of trustee responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 20081 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice applicable to Smaller Entities). Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable it to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and olher irregularities. The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued in March 2005) and in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies, subject to the small companies, regime of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by: AP+ Signed Ann Eveleigh Name 22July 2025 Date Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of reporl As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5) Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountsnts in England and Wales which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than 8ny requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. pa44160AoII Paul Cowham FCA DChA Withington Works Withington Baths 30 Burton Road Manchester, M20 3EB Date . 241712025 Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Income Donations and legacies 3,109 3,109 3,976 Charitable activities 107,976 432,498 540,474 561,495 Fees and other income 13,207 13,207 7,485 Investments 1,743 1,743 1,445 Total income 126,035 432,498 558,533 574,401 Expenditure Raising funds Charitable activities 153,164 436,374 589,538 649,354 Total expendlture 153,164 436,374 589,538 649,354 Net income/(expenditure) for the year (27,129) {3,876) (31,005) (74,953) Transfer between funds Net movement in funds for the year (27,129) {3,876) (31,005) (74,953) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 319,471 26,834 346,305 421,258 Total funds carried forward 292.342 22,958 315,300 346,305 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Company number 3496978 Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 Note 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets 13 2,318 564 Total fixed assets 2,318 564 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 6,164 308,318 20,181 326,960 Total current assets 314,482 347,141 Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due in less than one year 15 (1,500) (1,400) Net current assets 312,982 345,741 Total assets less current liabilities 315,300 346,305 Net assets 315,300 346,305 Funds of the charlty Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds 16 22,958 292,342 26,834 319,471 17 Total charity funds 315,300 346,305 For the year in question, the company was entitled to exemption from an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Direttors, responsibilities: The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476, 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 are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Att 2006 relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Att 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company. The notes on pages 11 to 23 form part of these accounts. 22July 2025 Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by: nne Guzha Name Ann Eveleigh Name Signature Signature PE* Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Statement of Cash Flows for the year ending 31 March 2025 Note 2025 2024 Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 20 (18,490) (93,794) Cash flows fmm investing activities.. Bank interest Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets Proceeds from sale of investments Purchase of investments 1,743 1,445 Cash provided by/(used In) Investing activities 1,743 1,445 Cash flows fmm financing activities.. Repayment of borrowing Cash inflows from new borrowing Cash provided by/(used in) financing activities Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year (16,747) (92,349) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 326,960 419,309 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 310,213 326,960 io Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: a Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2015) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note. b Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice In preparlng the accounts, the trustees have considered whether In applying the accountlng policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 the restatement of comparative items was required. No such restatement was required. c Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. There are no key judgments which the trustees have made which have a significant effect on the accounts. The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period. li Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) d Income Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met. e Donated services and facilities Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised. refer to the trustees, annual report for more information about their contribution. On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market. a corresponding amount is then recoanised in exDenditure in the Deriod of receiDt. f Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. 12 Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) g Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity. h Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or construttive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. l Operating leases Operating leases are leases in which the title to the assets, and the risks and rewards of ownership, remain with the lessor. Rental charges are charged on a straight Ilne basls over the term of the lease. j Tangible fixed assets Individual fixed assets costing £2,500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows.. Motor vehicles: 250/0 reducing balance Fixtures equipment and toys 150/0 Straight line Computer equipment: 330/0 Straight line m Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. n Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. o Creditors and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 13 Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) O Financial instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. P Pensions Employees of the charity are entitled to join the charity's defined contribution workplace pension scheme. The charity's liability to the scheme is restricted to the contributions disclosed in note 9, subiect to the minimum leqal requirement. Legal status of the charity The charity is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The registered office address is disclosed on page l. Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Total 2024 Donations 3,109 3,109 3,976 Total 3,109 3,109 3,976 Total by fund 31 Marc17 2024 3,976 3, 976 14 Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Income from charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Grants The National Lottery Community Fund BBC Children in Need CSE Best practice network Leeas Lommuniry Foundation - Healthy Holidays Early Years NEG Public Health Forum Central Groundwork UK Complex Needs Community Fund Youth Social Action Fund CIN Leeds City Council Youth Services Leeds City Council Public Health Leeds City Council Small Projects LCC Community Committee Live well Leeds Lloyds Bank Foundation Loca l ity Ministry of Justice PCC Lunch club Sport England Leeds Community Foundation LDVS Sanctuary NCH Welfare milk Small Grants 108,835 108,835 85,481 85,481 12,000 12,000 7,000 7,000 15,288 15,288 97,167 38,527 5,000 105,476 105,476 38,527 10,000 20,000 97,167 38,527 10,000 20,000 38,527 5,000 37,290 37,290 44,891 44,891 15,000 15,000 226 226 300 300 150 150 5,000 20,869 5,000 20,869 2,500 22,201 22,201 50,000 10,000 130,746 2,342 2,500 50,000 10,000 130, 746 2,342 130,746 1,816 6,400 130,746 1,816 6,400 8,920 31,288 507 8,920 31,288 507 36,980 242 254 36,980 242 254 Total 107,976 432,498 540,474 147,167 414,328 561,495 15 Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Fees and other income Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 User contributions Childcare Other income 1,296 8,367 3,544 1,296 8,367 3,544 1,728 5,032 725 13,207 13,207 7,485 All income from fees and trading is unrestricted (as with the comparative figures) Investment income Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Income from bank deposits 1,743 1,743 1,445 1,743 1,743 1,445 All of the charity's investment income arises from money held in interest bearing deposit accounts. All investment income is unrestricted. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Total 2025 Total 2024 Staff costs Depreciation Premises costs General running costs General running costs (in kind) Legal and professional a costs Programme costs Travel Governance costs Other governance costs Independent examination 501,591 141 18,188 23,308 535,559 188 33,528 47,053 21,901 21,003 1,806 29,827 1,531 loo 1,500 268 1,400 589,538 649,354 2025 2024 Restricted expenditure Unrestricted expenditure 436,374 436,374 153,164 212,980 589,538 649,354 16 Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Net income/{expenditure) for the year This is stated after charging/(crediting): 2025 2024 Depreciation Independent examiner's remuneration accountancy independent examination 141 188 700 800 650 750 Staff costs Staff costs during the year were as follows.. 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Employers pension contributions Staff expenses, training & recruitment Redundancy 444,521 466,656 26,889 33, 984 21,980 27,020 3,691 4,849 4,510 3,050 501,591 535,559 No employee has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: Nil). The average number of staff employed during the period was 25 (2024: 26.4). The average full time equivalent number of staff employed during the period was 18 (2024: 19). The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees, the CEO, the Project Development Co-ordinator, the Office Manager, the Administrator/PA to the CEO. and the Facilities and Project Manager The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £131.641 (2024: £113.936). 10 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration, reimbursed travel expense of £36.07 were paid during the year (2024.. £60.97). Aggregate donations from related parties were £nil (2024: £nil). There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related Darties. No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity, including guarantees, during the year (2024: nil). 17 Doc ID.. aOe0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 11 Government grants The government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows: 2025 2024 Early Years NEG Public Health Leeds City Council LDVS Sanctuary Ministry of Justice PCC 105,476 38,527 300 31,288 130,746 97,167 38,527 15,150 36, 980 130, 746 306,337 150,844 There were no unfulfilled conditions and contingencies attaching to the grants. 12 Corporation tax The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity. 13 Fixed assets: tangible assets Fixtures, equipment Computer & toys equipment Land & Buildings Motor Vehicles Total Cost At l April 2024 Additions 23,754 37,168 23,864 84,786 1,895 1,895 At 31 March 2025 1,895 23,754 37,168 23,864 86,681 Depreciation At l April 2024 Charge for the year 23,190 141 37,168 23,864 84,222 141 At 31 March 2025 23,331 37,168 23,864 84,363 Net book value At 31 March 2025 1,895 423 2,318 At 31 March 2024 564 564 18 Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 14 Debtors 2025 2024 Accrued income Prepayments 5,267 897 19,284 897 6,164 20,181 15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Other creditors and accruals 1,500 1,400 1,500 1,400 16 Analysis of movements in restricted funds Balance at l April 2024 5alance at 31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers The National Lottery Community Fund Reaching Communities BBC Children in Need CSE Best Prectice Network Childcare Community Ownership Fund Women's Lives Leeds Complex Needs Community Fund Forum central Groundwork UK LCC Community Committee LCC - lunch club LCC Small Projects Leeds Community Foundation Locality LDVS Sanctuary Support Ministry of Justice PCC NCH Welfare Milk Public Health Live Well Leeds - CBMHS Sport England 9,834 108,835 (105,110) 12,000 (150) (7,000) (8,251) 13,559 11,850 7,000 (8,251) 37,290 10,000 20,000 5,000 1,816 300 8,920 (37,290) (10,000) (20,000) (5,000) (1,816) (135) (8,920) (10,000) 31,288 (31,288) 130,746 (130,746) 507 (507) 38,527 (38,527) 20,869 (20,869) 6,400 (765) 165 10,000 5,635 26,834 432,498 (436,374) 22,958 19 Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 16 Analysis of movements in restricted funds (continued) Previous reporting period Lsaiance ai l April 2023 aiance ai 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers I he National Lottery Lommunity kuna Reaching Communities Awards 4 All-mental Health Best Prectice Network Childcare Women's Lives Leeds CLLD - ESIF training & employment Forum central Global's Make Some Noise-DCMS Healthy Holidays LCC - lunch club LCC Small Projects LCC Youth Services Leeds Community Foundation Locality BBC Children in Need YSAF BBC Children in Need family/young LDVS Sanctuary Support Masonic Charitable Foundation NCH Welfare Milk Public Health Live Well Leeds - CBMHS Ministry of Justice PCC Small Projects - Leeds City Council 57,797 10,000 54,257 (102,220) (10,000) 9,834 7,000 31,224 7,000 3,056 (34,280) 5,000 (5, 000) 4,712 15,288 2,342 254 15,000 (20, 000) (2,342) (254) (15,000) (4, 566) 4,566 10,000 44,891 10,000 (6,120) 9,209 (4,401) 32,411 (38, 771) (9,209) (32, 579) (32,411) 242 (242) 38, 753 (38, 753) 22,201 (23, 124) 130, 746 (130, 746) 150 (150) 36,980 923 Total 112,153 414,328 (499,647) 26,834 Name of Description, nature and purposes of the fund Public Health Tackling health inequalities within Bangladeshi community. The National Lottery to develop a scheme aimed at women and girls among black and minority Community Fund ethnic (BME) groups in the city, to support victims of violence and educate Reaching encourage others to build resilience. Communities Lunch Club to provide nutritious and healthy eating regime for the elderly. 20 Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 16 Analysis of movements in restricted funds (continued) Name of Description, nature and purposes of the fund Early Years To provide 30 hours free pre-school nursery for children aged 2 & 3-4 years old. Women's Lives Leeds to work directly with women and girls with complex needs by providing one to one intensive support, that will take a holistic approach meeting their specific needs. To create a safe, non-judgmental and friendly space to support BAME 16+ women with mild to moderate mental health needs to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young people to experience, learn and explore whilst making new friends without the financial constraints of holiday poverty. To develop and train existing support role (including Male) to become IDVA specific culturally aware relationships with culturally diverse communities. to provide tailored support to local small/micro Culturally diverse ethnic minority led organisations to successfully apply for funding, that have struggled to do so due to the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure resilience throuoh these times to provide support to people living in properties in safe accommodation that have a sanctuary installation through the Leeds Housing Options (LHO) managed Sanctuary Scheme and offer specialist support to those with protected characteristics whilst considering the needs of any children living within those properties. Live Well Leeds Healthy Holidays Ministry of Justice Infrastructure/ Resilience Fund LDVS Sanctuary Support 17 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds aiance at l April 2024 AsatJi March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers General fund Core costs, consultancy fees and project development Fixed assets Building fund 278,907 126,035 (153,023) (81,880) 170,039 40,000 564 (40,000) 1,895 119,985 (141) 2,318 119,985 319,471 126,035 (153,164) 292,342 21 Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 17 Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds (continued) Previous reporting period alance at l April 2023 AsatJi March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers General fund Core costs, consultancy fees and Fixed assets 268,353 40,000 752 160,073 (149,519) 278,907 40,000 564 (188) 309,105 160,073 (149, 707) 319,471 Name of Descriptlon, nature and purposes of the fund Core costs, These funds are to make sure all policies and procedures are up to date, as consultancy fees and well as development of Shantona's existing and new projects. Also to cover project development Shantona Women Service's redundancy and other liabilities in the event of Closure The fixed asset fund represents the net book value of fixed assets in the accounts which do not form part of free reserves and are to be used by the charity in the furtherence of it's charitable objects. This fund represents the current predicted shortfall on the purchase of a building by the charityi which is due to happen later in 2025. Most of the funds for the purchase have already been secured, and the trustees are optimistic that the charity will be able to raise additional funding to cover at least part of this shortfall. Fixed assets Building fund 18 Analysis of net assets between funds General Designated Restricted fund funds funds Total Tangible fixed assets Net cu rrent assets/( l ia bilities) 2,318 119,985 2,318 312,982 170,039 22,958 Total 170,039 122,303 22,958 315,300 19 Lease commitments The charity had the following commitments under non-cancellable operating leases.. Land and buildings 2025 2024 Equipment 2025 2024 Leases expiring in: One year Two to five years 1,899 6,295 4,712 22 Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6
Shantona Women's & Family Services Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 20 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2025 2024 Net income/{expenditure) for the year Adjustments for: Depreciation charge Loss/(profit) on sale of fixed assets Dividends, interest and rents from investments Decrease/(increase) in stock Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors (31,005) (74,953) 141 188 (1,743) (1,445) 14,017 100 (17,584) Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities (18,490) (93, 794) 23 Doc ID.. a0e0647ec01dd4fdc4619004f3bf6cd11996efd6