Stockport Without Abuse
2024-2025
Stockport Without
Abuse Ltd
Report and financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025

Reference and administrative
information for the year ended
31 March 2025
Company number
Charity number
3890735
1079291
Registered office and operational address
Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Manchester M4 6JG
Trustees
Trustees, who are also directors under company law. who served during the year and
up to the date of this report were as follows:
Janet Flynn
Chair
Susan Gledhill
Deputy Chair
Company Secretary
Appointed 27 January 2025
Julie Isted
Company Secretary
Resigned 31 December 2024
Katharine Barker
Treasurer
Julia Bowden
Lucy Eatough
Lynda Dodd
Susan Westwood
Sandra Burke
Appointed 20 May 2024
Key management Personnel:
Samantha Higginbottom
Amy Gough
Jessica Mills
Zara Hasan
Resigned 04 October 2024
Resigned 28 February 2025
Bankers
Co-operative Bank
l Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP
Independent examiner
Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA, Slade & Cooper Limited
Beehive Mill. Jersey Street. Manchester M4 6JG
Stockport Without Abuse

Objectives and Activities
The board of trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year
ended 31 March 2025. Included within the trustees, report is the directors, report as required
by company law.
Reference and administrative information set out on page I forms part of this report. The
financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and
articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and
Reporting by Charities- SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with FRS 102.
Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) believes that everyone has a right to live in safety and to
have a future without fear of Domestic Abuse.
SWA'S overall aim is to provide support for our service users. through specialist interventions
to facilitate their journey to safe independent living and to provide education, awareness and
prevention services across the borough of Stockport.
The company's objects and principal activities are:
To provide temporary safe accommodation in the form of refuge and dispersed property
accommodation for women. men and their children who have left home due to domestic
violence and abuse.
To provide emotional and practical support. safeguarding interventions. information.
advice and advocacy to women, children and men affected by domestic violence and
abuse living in the community and in the Refuge
To raise awareness. educate and inform public opinion and to provide advice and
information in furtherance of the above
Activities undertaken for public benefit in relation to objects
The trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report
looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period.
The trustees report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought
to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure
the charity's aims, objectives and activities remain focused on its stated purposes.
The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning
its future activities. In particular. the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute
to the aims and objectives that have been set.
Serving as the leading agency for domestic abuse safeguarding and support in Stockport.
SWA is at the forefront of delivering a diverse array of responsive services to address the
complex and evolving needs of domestic abuse victims and their children.
Stockport Without Abuse

Our Vision, Mission and
Aims
Stockport Without Abuse is a local charity and the
largest domestic abuse organisation in Stockport.
For 50 years we have grown conslderably and
developed a whole range of services.
We believe that everyone has the right to live in
safety and have a future without fear of domestic
Our i/ision abuse.
Prevention through education and awareness.
Protection and Support to individuals and their families
affected by domestic abuse.
Empowerment of victims to increase their resilience and
regain lifelong independence.
Our Mission
Our Aims
To provide a range of
targeted services to support
our clients and their children
at any stage in their journey
to lifelong independence.
To work with other
To work with local
organisations to provide
a coordinated support
network for our clients
organisations to engage with
wider audiences to help
increase public awareness
of respectful relationships.
and th8ir families.
SWA delivers a range of targeted services across the spectrum
of need for domestic abuse including services for adults,
children, accommodation and health based interventions.
stockport Without Abuse

Our Values
Integrity
We are committed to change. working with courage, passion and
professionalism
We strive to create a reliable and positive space for clients. colleagues and
partnerships alike
We act with transparency and take accountability and create an open and
honest environment in which our clients can trust
Innovative
We use a trauma informed approach to positively impact future outcomes
We engage clients, colleagues and partnerships to learn and deliver
bespoke services through their views and voices
We reflect on the relevance of our services in order to be transformative
and progressive
Unity
We strive to create a workplace environment that feels like a family. where
every member is valued, supported and connected
We aim for a common vision and collaborate seamlessly. leveraging
others perspectives to achieve our goals
We strive to promote happiness, build a supportive community and to
inspire and motivate each other to create a positive atmosphere to break
the cycle of abuse
All-Embracing
We treat our clients, our partnerships and each other with respect
We create an inclusive environment where all diversity is celebrated
We seek constant feedback to ensure best quality service is offered at all
times
Compassionate
We use compassion and empathy to care for. protect and empower our
clients, ourselves and our partnerships
We encourage others to build resilience, offering hope for a life without
fear and a brighter. safer future
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stockport Without Abuse

Activities undertaken for public
benefit in relation to objects
Throughout the reporting period 2024-2025, the organisation's primary objectives and
activities remained firmly focused on delivering tailored. specialist support to adults and
children affected by domestic abuse across Stockport. SWA continued to respond to a wide
spectrum of need, recognising the complex and often intersecting risks faced by victims,
including high-risk harm. safeguarding concerns. health inequalities. trauma, and barriers to
engagement with statutory systems.
Core services during the year prioritised holistic safety planning, advocacy, and trauma-
informed support, underpinned by robust safeguarding practice and partnership working.
Alongside direct service delivery. SWA maintained a strong commitment to prevention.
education, and system influence. working across community. health, social care, and
education settings to strengthen local responses to domestic abuse and improve outcomes
for victims and children.
The year 2024-2025 was characterised by sustained and significant demand, particularly
within high-risk and complex casework. Referral volumes remained consistently high, with
increasing acuity and complexity. reflecting national trends and local pressures. This was
further compounded by continued uncertainty within the commissioning and funding
landscape, workforce challenges linked to the national recruitment and retention crisis, and
the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis on families accessing support.
During the period. SWA also navigated a changing local service context, including the
decommissioning or planned withdrawal of some specialist provision across the borough.
This placed additional pressure on existing services and required careful management of
capacity. risk. and partnership arrangements. In response. the charity undertook targeted
service redesign, strengthened internal systems and processes. and invested in data,
governance, and leadership capacity to ensure services remained safe. effective, and
responsive.
Despite these challenges, SWA continued to demonstrate resilience and adaptability. The
organisation consolidated its role as a trusted specialist provider, sustained delivery across all
core services, and identified opportunities for service development. innovation. and longer-
term sustainability. Throughout the year. the focus remained on balancing immediate risk
management with longer-term recovery, ensuring that victims and children received
consistent, high-quality support within an increasingly complex operating environment.
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Stockport Without Abuse

Activities undertaken for public
benefit in relation to objects
Service Overview
Self-contained Temporary Accommodation
Refuge."
Our refuge accommodation offers support and safety to single women and families, and can
accommodate 9 families and 4 single women with some shared facilities to support victims
and children fleeing from domestic abuse.
Dispersed property."
SWA has two dispersed properties (two-bedroom houses) in the community to provide
additional safe and temporary accommodation for all victims fleeing from domestic abuse
regardless of gender.
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council commission a complex safeguarding caseworker to
provide enhanced risk management and safety planning to individuals fleeing abuse and
residing within our accommodation.
Independent Domestic Violence Advisory (IDVA) Service
SWA consistently upholds its commitment to providing the Independent Domestic Violence
Advisor (IDVA) service commissioned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Operating
within a robust multi-agency framework. the IDVA team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding
the most vulnerable and high-risk clients in Stockport, identified as at serious risk of harm or
homicide. As integral partners in the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC),
the IDVAS collaborate closely with victims and partners to craft and implement Individualised
Safety and Support Plans. These comprehensive plans encompass legal protective measures.
safeguarding strategies, housing provisions. and considerations for wellbeing and recovery.
The IDVA service exemplifies proactive, bespoke support. navigating the complexities of
multi-agency collaboration and setting a notable standard for effective safeguarding
practices in Stockport.
Specialist ID VAS..
SWA has been commissioned throughout 2024-2025 to deliver a number of specialist IDVA
posts including Hospital IDVAS and a Stalking and Harassment IDVA. These posts provide a
specialised service of support, safety planning and advocacy to clients identified in those
areas and also provide awareness raising and campaigning for change in relation to their
specialist areas.
Stockport Without Abuse

Activities undertaken for public
benefit in relation to objects
Service Overview
Complex DA Worker..
Due to the complexity of domestic abuse across the period, SWA were successful in securing
funding through Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council to provide a complex domestic
abuse service to clients presenting with multiple disadvantages. The support delivered by the
practitioner includes reducing barriers to access to services, unique. creative and proactive
engagement methods and working towards a holistic support and safety plan to reduce
repeated presentations and reducing the risk of escalation. This will include engaging with a
range of multi-agency partners to build collaborative harm reduction support plan.
Stalking and Harassment IDVA (SHIDVA)."
The SHIDVA continued to deliver specialist support to victims of stalking and harassment
throughout 2024-2025. The role provided expert risk assessment, intensive safety planning,
and close multi-agency coordination including with police. criminal justice partners. and
specialist stalking services. The SHIDVA service contributed to improved identification of
stalking behaviours and supported victims through civil and criminal processes.
Male Domestic Abuse Worker."
The bespoke service for male victims, funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authority,
continued throughout 2024-2025. The Male Domestic Abuse Worker delivered targeted
outreach. community drop-ins and awareness activity. improving visibility of support for male
victims and increasing the number of referrals. including high-risk cases.
Children and Young People CCYP) Services..
SWA'S CYP Prevention Service, funded by Stockport Council. delivered workshops and group
sessions in schools. Me2 workshops engaged Key Stage 2 classes on healthy relationships
and emotional resilience, while targeted group sessions supported children with domestic
abuse experiences.
The REACH programme, co-delivered with Stockport Council's Sex and Relationships
Education Team, supported secondary students over eight weeks, focusing on body image,
healthy relationships, consent, online safety. and sexual health.
In refuge and dispersed properties. the CYP Refuge Caseworker provided therapeutic I'.I
support to help children process emotions, feel safe. and transition into new schools.
A wareness Raising. Prevention. and Social Policy.-
SWA raises domestic abuse awareness through public and professional campaigns and active
participation in local and national initiatives. As a key member of the Stockport Domestic
Abuse Partnership Board and Operational Group, SWA contributes to shaping strategies and
enhancing integrated services across Stockport and Greater Manchester.
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Stockport Without Abuse

Partnerships and Donors
stockport Without Abuse has been gratefully supported through a number of
funding sources this year to enable them to continue their mission. SWA has also
been supported in developing and continuing partnerships with organisations
across the borough. Special thanks are given to the partners and supporters:
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MANCHESTER
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Ministry
of Justice
STC)CKPORT
TTlstockport Greater
Shomes
Manchester
Integrated Care
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Talk
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TLC
NHS
Stockport
Salford City Council
Stockport
NHS Foundation Twst
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Masonic
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Charitable Foundatk>n
Garfidd Weston
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Stockport
Integrated Care Partnership
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Toiletry Bank
Domestic Abuse Support
SWA would also Ilke to thank:
Stockport Educational Psychology Service
Stockport Lamplighter Rotary Club
Hazel Grove Inner Wheel
MU Fellowship Group. St. Martin's Parish Church. Marple Bridge
Great Moor and District wi
Marple & District wi
Stockport Humanists
Heaton Moor United Church
Claire Randle and Johanna Wild. High Lane Village Wl
Andrea
Stockport School
kTech Manufacturing
st Martin's Church Low Marple
Vernon Lodge and Cheshire Freemasons
The Rolling Scones Wl
Edgeley Community Church
Cheshire Federation of Wl's
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have chosen to remain anonymous.
Your generous support is deeply appreciated.
Stockport Without Abuse

Achievements Performance and
Benef iciaries
Performance Summary and overview data from l April 2024
to 31 March 2025
Throughout the reporting period. SWA sustained its commitment to delivering essential
services to adults and children across a wide range of needs and risks, using a client-centred
and holistic approach. During 2024-2025, the organisation continued to develop and maintain
strategic partnerships to enhance service delivery. including work with Stockport Homes to
support children living in temporary accommodation. alongside locally commissioned funding
from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council to support individuals needing to flee domestic
abuse and to access safe accommodation and resettlement support. Additional targeted
funding enabled SWA to respond to the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis on victims
and families.
This work was supported by a mixed portfolio of statutory and charitable funding. including
contributions from Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Masonic Charitable Foundation.
Garfield Weston Foundation. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The Leathersellers, Foundation.
and other trusts and foundations. This collective support enabled SWA to adapt services in
response to Sustained demand and increasing complexity. while maintaining a strong focus on
safeguarding, staff wellbeing. and service quality. Together, these partnerships and funding
streams played a vital role in supporting the safety and wellbeing of victims, children, and
staff, and demonstrated the organisation's resilience and adaptability during a challenging
operating year.
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Achievements Performance and
Beneficiaries
Performance Summary and overview data from l April 2024
to 31 March 2025
Refuge and Dispersed Properties:
Referrals to refuge are received when a vacancy is available. Although we received 177 requests
for refuge accommodation over the period and proce55ed 89 client referra15. only 27 victims
were able to be accommodated demonstrating the need for additional accommodation. All
victims moving into accommodation received ongoing risk management and individualised
safety and support planning.
The children's workers worked with both children in the refuge and children in dispersed
properties to support with creative activities to support their recovery from domestic abuse,
improve their resilience and support their understanding of safety. emotions and socialisation.
A total of 485 sessions were delivered to children and families throughout the period.
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Achievements Performance and
Benef iciaries
Performance Summary and overview data from l April 2024
to 31 March 2025
IDVA support:
During 2024-2025. the IDVA service continued to experience sustained high demand, with 911
high-risk referrals received, an increase on the previous year and significantly higher than pre-
pandemic levels. This reflected wider pressures across the local domestic abuse system. where
demand continued to outstrip capacity in several areas of provision.
IDVAS worked intensively with victims to implement enhanced safety planning, risk
management and coordinated support. including access to criminal and civil justice remedies
aimed at reducing risk and preventing further abuse. The service supported clients through a
range of safeguarding processes. with a continued focus on improving safety and outcomes for
victims and their children.
Throughout the year, the service operated in a challenging context of increasing case
complexity, workforce pressure and capacity constraints. High demand, combined with waiting
lists across parts of the wider system, required careful prioritisation of high-risk cases and close
multi-agency working to manage risk effectively. These pressures also highlighted the
importance of staff wellbeing. supervision and support within a demanding operational
environment.
Partnership working remained central to the delivery of the IDVA service during the year, with
close collaboration between statutory and voluntary agencies to support coordinated
responses to high-risk domestic abuse. The IDVA service continued to play a critical role within
stockport's multi-agency arrangements. contributing specialist advocacy and risk management
expertise at times of heightened system pressure.
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Achievements Performance and
Beneficiaries
Performance Summary and overviéw data from l April 2024
to 31 March 2025
Stalking and Harassment IDVA:
215 clients benefitted from a bespoke Stalking and Harassment IDVA in this period. As there is
limited capacity to provide a specialist stalking intervention to all clients, as the support is more
complex and more involved, the Stalking IDVA has held skills sessions with other professionals
after attending specialist training, to enable other professionals to provide the best practice
advice in supporting victims. During 2024-2025. the Stalking IDVA continued to work with
communities and multi-agency partners to raise awareness and improve understanding of
stalking. Following changes to the standard of proof for Stalking Protection Orders (SPOS), the
service worked closely with policing colleagues and identified points of contact to support
more consistent practice. While challenges remained, these developments represented a
positive step towards improving access to SPOS and strengthening protective responses for
victims of stalking.
Compl•x DA:
89 clients have been referred to this service during 2024-2025. During this period. the service
continued to support individuals with long histories of trauma, abuse and repeated contact
with services, many of whom remained cautious about engagement due to previous
experiences of short-term or inconsistent support. Building trust therefore remained a central
focus of the work.
The specialist worker maintained a flexible, trauma-informed approach. adapting methods of
engagement to meet clients where they were and recognising that progress was often non-
linear. Clients reported valuing the worker's consistency and ongoing support, particularly
during periods of difficulty, describing this continuity as key to sustaining engagement.
System-wide capacity pressures continued to affect some clients, ability to engage with wider
services. Despite these challenges, the service remained focused on promoting hope. choice
and incromontal chango. recognising that progress for thig client group is often achieved
through small but meaningful steps over time.
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Achievements Performance and
Beneficiaries
Performance Summary and overview data from l April 2024
to 31 March 2025
CYP Refuge Services:
During the year. Stockport Without Abuse provided specialist support to children who had
experienced domestic abuse and entered refuge with their parent. Support was delivered both
within refuge and in community settings. including schools. to ensure continuity and stability
for children during periods of transition.
The Service delivered Structured, trauma-informed interventions focused on emotional
wellbeing. safety and adjustment to life in refuge. Children were supported through a
combination of I'.1 wellbeing sessions. group activities and play-based interventions desigiied to
help them understand and manage emotions. build resilience and form positive peer
relationships. As In previous years. a significant proportion of children supported were of early
years and primary school age, and interventions were tailored accordingly, with additional
focus on attachment, development and parent-child relationships.
Demand for CYP refuge support remained high throughout the year, with services delivered
flexibly to meet a wide range of needs, including support for children with disabilities and those
experiencing disruption to education. Group activities, holiday sessions and therapeutic work
played an important role in providing routine, normality and opportunities for positive
childhood experiences during a time of significant upheaval.
CYP Prevention:
CYP Prevention work continued to be delivered acr055 schools and education setting5
throughout 2024-2025, offering a structured programme of workshops, group interventions
and targeted l.'I support. The service focused on promoting healthy relationships, emotional
literacy, consent, personal safety and understanding where to seek help.
Preventative interventions were delivered primarily through Me2 Workshops and Me2 Groups
for younger children. alongside Sexual Relationship Education (SRE) and Reach sessions for
older pupils. Where group work was not appropriate or children required additional support. I:1
sessions were offered to address specific concerns including online safety, consent and
emotional wellbeing.
Feedback from children. parents and education professionals demonstrated improved
understanding of safety. relationships and emotional regulation. Prevention activity remained a
core part of SWA'S commitment to early intervention, helping children develop skills and
awareness to reduce future risk and support long-term wellbeing.
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Achievements Performance and
Beneficiaries
Performance Summary and overview data from l April 2024
to 31 March 2025
CYP Trauma Informed:
During 2024-2025. trauma-informed I:1 support for children and young people remained in high
demand. reflecting the continued need for specialist interventions for children affected by
domestic abuse.
Referrals were received from a wide range of partners across the borough, including education
setting5, children'5 social care, health and mental health services. housing providers and
domestic abuse services, highlighting the service's role within the wider safeguarding and early
help system.
Children supported through the service often presented with complex emotional and
behavioural needs linked to prolonged exposure to domestic abuse. The service focused on
providing consistent, trauma-informed support to help children understand and manage
emotions. build coping strategies and develop a greater sense of safety and confidence.
Support was delivered flexibly through individual and small group interventions, recognising
that progress for many childro.n was non-linpar and r?quired pati?ncp and consist?.ncy.
Demand for I:1 support continued to exceed available capacity during the year. resulting in
ongoing waiting lists. This reinforced the importance of prioritisation and close communication
with referrers to manage risk and expectations, while also highlighting wider gaps in specialist
provision for children affected by domestic abuse.
Feedback from parent5 and professionals during the year continued to highlight improvements
in children's emotional regulation, confidence and ability to express feelings. Schools and other
partners reported that children supported through the service felt more able to engage,
communicate concerns and seek help when needed. The service remained a key source of
specialist support for children whose needs could not be met through universal or short-term
interventions.
Support for children living in temporary accommodation also continued during the year.
providing opportunities for play, social interaction and engagement outside of restricted living
environments. Parents reported that these sessions supported children's wellbeing and
development. particularly during periods of instability and transition.
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Achievements Performance and
Beneficiaries
Performance Summary and overview data from l April 2024
to 31 March 2025
From children and parents:
"I've learned how to stay safe."
"It's helped me calm down and not get so angry."
"I feel more confident around my friends and making new friendships."
"I liked everything. It made me feel better."
"I know who to ask for help if I feel unsafe."
"The service you provide is absolutely brilliant."
"My child is much calmer and more confident."
"It's helped my child understand their feelings and talk about them."
"The activities have really helped my child feel settled and happy.-
"It's been good for my child and brought out things they kept inside."
From schools and safeguardlng partners Involved In CYP Preventlon and I:1 work:
"Stockport Without Abuse have provided very specific. targeted support for children with
complex life experiences."
"All the children felt comfortable during their I:1 or group work."
"The referral process was stralghtforward and communicatlon was clear throughout."
"The service supported children's learning needs and emotional wellbeing."
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Plans for the future
Trustees. Priorities for the Year Ahead
As Stockport Without Abuse moves into the next financial year. the charity's focus will be on
consolidating recent organisational development while strengthening sustainability.
resilience and long-term impact in an increasingly challenging operating environment.
The Trustees will prioritise the following areas:
Ensuring Service Sustainability and Capacity
Trustees will focus on maintaining safe. effective and sustainable services in the context of
continued high demand. Thi5 will include oversight of capacity, caseloads and risk. alongside
consideration of delivery models that balance quality, reach and staff wellbeing.
Embedding Strategic Delivery and Accountability
Trustees will oversee the implementation of the organisational strategy. ensuring priorities
translate into clear delivery plans. measurable outcomes and effective risk management, with
progress monitored regularly.
Strengthening Financial Resilience and Income Diversity
We will prioritise financial sustainability by diversifying income. reducing reliance on single
funding streams and strengthening unrestricted reserves, alongside proactive engagement with
funders and commissioners.
Deepening the Use of Data and Insight
Building on improved systems. Trustees will embed the use of data to inform decision-making.
demonstrate value for money and support strategic engagement with partners. commissioners
and funders.
Workforce Stability, Wellbeing and Leadership Development
We will continue to prioritlse workforce wellbeing. retention and leadership development,
recognising the demands of domestic abuse work and the importance of supervision, training
and succession planning.
Meaningful Service User Involvement
SWA will further develop safe and ethical ways to involve service users in shaping services and
informing organisational decision-making and improvement.
Partnership Effectiveness and System Influence
We will review partnership arrangements to ensure alignment with the charity's mission and
values, while supporting effective contribution to system-wide responses to domestic abuse.
Innovation and Responding to Emerging Need
We will remain focused on identifying and responding to gaps in provision. particularly for
victims whose needs are not consistently met. including those with complex needs. older
victims, male victims and children and young people.
By maintaining a clear focus on sustainability. accountability and impact, the Trustees aim to
ensure Stockport Without Abuse is well positioned to meet future challenges and continue
delivering high-quality) life-saving support across Stockport.
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inancial Review
At the end of the reporting period, total income was £762,110 (2024.. £778,349). Income was
lower than anticipated for the year, primarily due to the timing of new projects being
implemented and the phased or delayed start of some services.
Income from charitable activities totalled £725.227 (2024.. £749.491). supported by a mixed
portfolio of statutory and charitable funding. During the year, the charity was successful in
securing funding to maintain core provision and to continue delivering specialist services,
including complex safeguarding, early help intervention, Specialist IDVA projects. and the IRIS
ADVISE service. Funding also SUPPQrted children's services and community-based provision.
enabling the organisation to sustain delivery amid continued high demand and complexity.
Grant income supported delivery across community services. health-based interventions, and
specialist roles, including the continuation of provision for male victims and targeted children
and young people's services.
Total expenditure for the year was É826,801 (2024: £786,854). This increase reflects continued
cost pressures across the organisation, including staffing. accommodation, and operational
costs. alongside investment required to safely deliver services in a high-demand environment.
The impact of inflation and the cost-of-living crisis continued to affect both service delivery
and organisational costs.
The year-end p051tion was total fund5 carried forward of £540.621. comprising £491.165
unrestricted funds and £49,456 restricted funds. As in previous years. staffing recruitment and
retention challenges affected the pace of delivery in some areas, resulting in restricted funds
being held at year end for projects continuing into 2025-2026.
Reserves pollcy
The Board of Trustees has examined the charity's requirement for reserves in the light of the
main risks to the organisation and has established a policy that unrestricted funds not
committed or invested in fixed assets. should cover a minimum of six months expenditure, due
to an increased turnaround time on grant fund decision making, plus a redundancy provision.
setting reserves requirement at around £239.384. As at 31 March 2025 unrestricted reserves
was in excess of our reserves policy requirements.
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Structure Governance and
Management
structure. governance and management
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. incorporated on 8 December
1999 and registered as a charity on 7 February 2000. The previously unincorporated charity
was registered on 11 August 1975.
The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the
objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association.
Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of
the charity in the event of winding up.
The trustees are members of the charity. but this entitles them only to voting rights. The
trustees have no beneficial interest in the charity.
All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses
reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 10 to the accounts.
The continued focus on performance quality has been enhanced with new processes and
procedures being implemented across the organisation to ensure the best possible quality
support to victims.
Stockport Without Abuse strives to deliver a robust domestic abuse service to the community.
Thc bu5incs5 and Icadcrship modcl aim5 to allow a flcxiblc. rcspon5ivc. and innovativc modcl of
operation whereby funding streams are diversified and there is more than one grant source and
service focus.
Related parties and relationships with other organisations
Stockport Without Abuse continues to be part of a commissioned formal partnership where
partners work together towards collective goals and shared outcomes with a focus on
prevention and delivering strength based interventions to standard and medium risk victims of
domestic abuse.
We continue to strengthen relationships with other charities that hold shared values and pursue
similar charitable objectives including Greater Manchester charities.
Remuneratlon policy for key management personnel
Key leadership and management personnel are remunerated in line with local benchmarks for
similar roles with aligned responsibil ities.
All job descriptions reflect the a550ciated responsibilities that the post holder 15 likely to have
and are graded with professional HR input.
Governance
Stockport Without Abuse
19

Structure Governance and
Management
Trustee Induction and Training
The Board of Trustees seeks to ensure sufficient and appropriate representation of their
members to fit with the aims and objectives of the organisation. The diversity of the trustee
body is recognised as vital to its effective governance and the recruitment of potential Board
of Trustee members is undertaken by targeting individuals with appropriate skills. experience
and knowledge within the voluntary. statutory and private sectors.
Newly appointed Trustees undertake an initial induction programme. which fits in with their
own time constraints, to complement their individual existing knowledge of the organisation.
Trustees receive written guidance about their roles and responsibilities and are encouraged to
attend periodic training to familiarise themselves with the charity and the arena in which it
operates. These cover..
The role and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees
The governance of the organisation and accompanying documentation including,. the
Memorandum and Articles of Association. key organisation Policies and Procedures.
accountability to Companies House and the Charity Commission
Financial controls and development including reporting mechanisms and published
accounts
Strategic and business planning
Domestic Abuse awareness
Safeguarding
Trustees are asked to commit to a minimum term in post of three years and to give three
months, notice when wishing to stand down.
Organisational structure
Stockport Without Abuse has a Board of Trustees which can be up to fifteen (15) members who
have overall legal and financial responsibility for the organisation. The strategic and operational
management of the organisation is entrusted to the Chief Executive, supported by operational
managers. A contracted qualified accountant oversees the financial management in conjunction
with the Chief Executive and a Business Administrator/Bookkeeper.
Board meetings are held regularly. chaired by the Chair of the Board and minutes recorded by
the Board Secretary. The Chief Executive is in attendance at meetings" however, they do not
have any voting rights.
To ensure the best use of board member's time, enable more focussed discussion on future
strategy and speed up decision making an Executive Group was formed consisting of the Chair,
Deputy Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.
This Group works with the Chief Executive to review strategy and policies as required and
make recommendations to the full board.
Risk management
The Board of Trustees regularly reviews the risks faced by the organisation including the
following four key areas..
Health and Safety
Data Security and Governance
Safeguarding
Financial Processes
Appropriate policies to manage risk are in place.
Stockport Without Abuse
20

Statement of Responsibilities of
the Trustees
The trustees (who are also directors of Stockport Without Abuse Ltd for the purposes of
company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees. annual report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year
which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the
incoming resources and application of resources, including 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 estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended
practice 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 charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable
them 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 for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies,
subject to the small companies, regime of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees. annual report has been approved by the trustees on 01/12/2025 and signed on
their behalf by
Janet Flynn
Chair, Stockport Without Abuse
Stockport Without Abuse
21

Independent Examiner's
Report
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year
ended 31st March 2025 which are set out on pages 23 to 44.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity 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 2006 ('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 company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act
2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 201IAct.
Independent examiner'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 am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants,
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 that in any material respect..
l. 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 section396 of the 2006
Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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 applicable
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.
Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA
Date.. 1911212025
Slade & Cooper Limited Beehive Mill, Jersey Street Manchester, M4 6JG
Stockport Without Abuse
22

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 from:
Donations and legacies
16.270
12,000
28.270
22,012
Charitable activities:
Domestic Abuse
239.703
485.524
725,227
749,491
Investments
8,613
8.613
6.846
Total income
264,586
497,524
762,110
778,349
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities:
Domestic Abuse
257.813
568.988
826,801
786,854
Total expendlture
257.813
568.988
826,801
786,854
Net income/(expenditure) before net
gains/(105ses) on investments
6.773
(71,464)
(64,691)
(8,505)
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year
6,773
(71,464)
(64,691)
(8.505)
Transfer between funds
7.552
(7,552)
Net movement in funds for the year
14.325
(79.016)
(64.691)
(8.505)
R•conciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
476.840
128.472
605,312
673,877
Total funds carried forward
491.165
49.456
540.621
605.312
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
A full c.omparativp statp.mpnt of Financial Activities is available on the last pagp of thp financial
statements.
Stockport Without Abuse
23

Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025
Stockport Without Abusc Ltd
Company number 3890735
Note
2025
2024
Fixed assets
Tangiblc asscts
Total fixed assets
12
372
372
Current assets
Do.btor_
Cash at bank and in hand
13
149,420
457,735
87.157
619,930
14
Total current assets
607,155
707,087
Llabilities
Creditor5.' amount5 falling
due in less than one year
15
(66.534)
(702,147)
Net current assets
540.621
604.940
Total assets less current liabilities
540.621
605.372
Net assets
540,621
605,312
The funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds
17
49,456
491,165
128,472
476.840
18
Total charity funds
540.621
605.312
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.
Directors, 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 of the Companies Act 2006.
• The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act
2006 relating to small companies and in accordance with FRS102 SORP, and constitute the annual
accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company.
The notes on pages 25 to 44 form part of these accounts.
Approved by the trustees on 01/12/2025 and signed on their behalf by..
Janet Flynn (Chair)
Katharine Barker (Treasurer)
Stockport Without Abuse
24

Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ending 31 March 2025
Note
2025
2024
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
20
(170.808)
15.260
Cash flows from investing activities..
Dividends, interest. and rents from investments
8,613
6.846
Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
8,613
6,846
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents in the year
(162,195)
22,106
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
619,930
597,824
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of thè year
457.735
619.930
25

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
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), second edition - October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies
Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Stockport Without Abuse Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets
and liabi lities are initial ly recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated
in the relevant accounting policy note.
b 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.
The trustees have made no key judgments 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.
c Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds. any performance
conditions attached to the item(s) of income havebeen met.it isprobable that the incomewill
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.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is
aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been
made by the executor(s) to the charity that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution
is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered
probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the
executor's intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity.
or the charity is aware of the granting of probate. and the criteria for income recognition have
not been met, then the legacy is a treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for
income recognition are met.
26

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
d 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 recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
e 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.
f 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.
g Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive 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. Expenditure is classified under the following activity
headings..
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs undertaken to further the
purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was
incurred.
h Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly
undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel,
payroll and governance costs which support the charity's programmes and activities. These
costs have been allocated between cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable
activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 7.
27

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
i 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 line basis over the
term of the lease.
j Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated
over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows..
Fixtures & fittings
Office equipment
4 years
4 years
k 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.
I 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 ofacquisition oropening ofthe deposit or
similar account.
m 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.
n Pensions
Employees of the charity are entitled to join a defined contribution 'money purchase. scheme.
The charity's contribution is restricted to the contributions disclosed in note 9. There were
£2,210 outstanding contributions at the year end (2024: £2.337).
28

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Legal status of the charity
The charity is a company limited by quarantee 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 guaraitee is
limited to £1 per member of the charity. The registered office address is disclosed on page l.
Income from donations and legacies
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2025
Donations
16.270
12,000
28,270
Total
16.270
12,000
28,270
Previous reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Donation.
22.072
22,012
Total
22,012
22.012
29

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Income from charitable activities
Current reporting perlod
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2025
Domestlc Abuse - Refuge
Rents receivable
Voids
257,805
(33.769)
257.805
(33,769)
Subtotal
224,036
224,036
D•mestl¢ Abuse - Communlty Servl¢es
Stockport Domestic Abuse Support
GP IDVA
Medium Risk IDVA
Male Worker
SHIDVA
IRIS ADVISE
Leathersellers
NHS Hospital IDVA
Masonic Charitable Foundation
Garfield Weston
Training Income
201,980
29,167
42,687
36.000
35,000
5.839
201,980
29,167
42,687
36,000
35,000
5.839
15,000
1,627
20,000
20,000
667
15,000
1,627
20,000
20,000
667
Subtotal
15,667
392.300
407.967
Childrens work
CYP Refuge
CYP Temporary Accommodation
CYP Trauma Informed
40,009
24,549
28.666
40,009
24,549
28.666
Subtotal
93,224
93,224
Total
239.703
485.524
725.227
30

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Income from charitable activities (Continued)
Prevlous reporting perlod
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Domestlc Abuse - Refuge
Rents receivable
Voids
213,250
(22.275)
213,250
(22,275)
Subtotal
790,975
790.975
Domestlc Abuse - Communlty Servlces
Stockport Domestic Abuse Support
Medium Risk IDVA
Male Worker
SHIDVA
IRIS ADVISE
Leathersellers
NHS Hospltal IDVA
ARIS Funding
Training income
781.891
41.000
34,000
35,000
49.421
181,897
47,000
34,000
35.000
49,427
75,000
52,500
20,000
235
75.000
52.500
20.000
235
Subtotal
75.235
475,812
429, 047
Childrens work
CYP Refuge
CYP Temporary Accommodation
CYP Trauma Informed
33.000
32. 732
63,737
33,000
32. 732
63. 737
Subtotal
129,469
729,469
Total
206.270
543,287
749,491
31

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Investment income
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
Income from bank deposits
8.613
8.613
8.613
8,613
Prevlous reportlng perlod
Unrestricted
Restricted
2024
Income from bank dep051ts
6.846
6,846
6.846
6,846
32

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Analy515 of expenditure on charitable activitie5
Community
Services
Childrens
Work
Current reporting period
Refuge
Total 2025
Staff costs
Accommodation
Running costs
Depreciation
Bad debts
Governance cost5 (see
note 7)
110,477
111.608
39.257
374
1.292
377.739
43,126
15.256
108.845
9,816
3.807
597.061
164,550
58,320
374
1,292
1,834
2,773
597
5,204
264.842
438.894
123,065
826.801
Community
Services
Childrens
Work
Previous reporting period
Refuge
Total 2024
Staff costs
Accommodation
Running costs
Depreciation
Bad debts
Governance costs (see
note 7)
96.729
89.072
14, 782
1.925
10, 703
383,385
44.788
19,755
701, 767
12,555
6, 058
581.281
746,475
39,995
1.925
70, 703
7,283
4. 777
7.075
7. 735
213,294
452, 705
127,455
786,854
2025
2024
Restricted expenditure
Unrestricted expenditure
568.988
257,813
583.952
202,902
826,801
786.854
33

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Analysis of governance and support costs
Current reportlng perlod
Basis of
apportionment
Governance
Total 2025
Independent examination
Accountancy fees
Management accountancy
Services
Payroll
other governance
Governance
996
1,452
996
1,452
Governance
Governance
Governance
Governance
1,027
1.669
60
1.027
1,669
60
5,204
5,204
Previous reporting period
Governance
Total 2024
Basis or
apportionment
Independent examination
Accountancy fees
Management accountancy
Services
Payroll
Other governance
Governance
Governance
950
950
1.385
7.385
Governance
Governance
Governance
3,508
1,244
48
3,508
1.244
48
7. 735
7, 735
34

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
Operating lease rentals:
Property
Independent examiner (net of VAT)
Independent examination
Accountancy fees
Management accountancy Services
Payroll
372
1.925
91,522
84.127
830
1,210
856
1,391
790
7,155
2,923
7,037
Staff costs
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Other Staff costs
Agency, recruitment, travel & training
514.948
41,549
13,649
2,595
24.320
504. 779
38.081
74,564
10,2G8
13,589
597,061
587,287
No employee has employee benefits in excess of £60.000 (2024.. Nil).
The average number of staff employed during the period was 20 (2024: 22).
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees. the Chief Executive Officer.
Operations Manager, Senior Service Manager and the Business Administrator and Bookkeeper
(2024.. the trustees, the Chief Executive Off icer. Operations Manager and the Business
Administrator and Bookkeeper. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of
the charity were £145.167. (2024: £114.143).
35

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
io
Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions
Neither the management committee nor any persons connected with them received any
remuneration or reimbursed expenses during the year (2024: Nil).
No (2024: no) member of the management committee received travel and subsistence expenses
during the year (2024= £nil).
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 parties.
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).
Corporatlon 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 chari-y.
12
Fixed assets: tanglble assets
Fixtures &
f ittings
Office
equipment
Total
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2025
8,745
4,487
13,232
(2,419)
(2.419)
8.745
2.068
10,813
Depreciation
At l April 2024
Charge for the year
Disposals
8.745
4.115
372
(2.419)
12.860
372
(2,419)
At 31 March 2025
8,745
2.068
10,813
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
372
372
36

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
13
Debtors
2025
2024
Rents Receivable
Grants Receivable
Prepayments and accrued income
15.184
120,113
14.123
15,843
56,763
14.557
149.420
87,757
14
Cash at bank and in hand
2025
2024
Cash at bank and on hand
457,735
679,930
457,735
619.930
15
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors and accruals
Deferred income
Taxation and social security costs
14.291
43,683
12.283
22,476
56,875
70,513
8.560
66,534
702,147
16
Deferred income
2025
2024
Deferred grant brought forward
Grant received
Released to income from charitable activities
56.875
74,375
35.000
(52.500)
(56,875)
Deferred grant carried forward
56,875
37

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
17
Analysis of movements in restricted funds
Current reportlng
period
Balance at
l April
2024
Balance at
31 March
2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Domestlc Abuse - Refuge
Rotary Club Family
Therapy
12.000
12.000
12,000
12,000
Domestic Abuse - Community Services
Stockport
Domestic
Abuse Support
APR Complex
Safeguarding
GP IDVA
Male Worker
NHS Hospital IDVA
IRIS ADVISE
Medium
Risk IDVA
MODAA
SHIDVA
MOJ Victims Grant
ARIS Funding
STAND Tall
177.311
(177.311)
9,856
(2,304)
(21.529)
(36.000)
(21,635)
(24,277)
(42,687)
(47.176)
(35.000)
(72)
(5.534)
(32.811)
(7.552)
29,167
36.000
1,627
5.839
42.687
7,638
20,008
18.438
47.176
35.000
4,372
16.636
4,300
11,102
7,189
40,000
116,486
367.631
(446,336)
(7,552)
30,229
Children's work
CYP Prevention
CYP Trauma Informed
CYP Refuge
CYP Temporary
Accommodation
24,669
28,666
40,009
(24,669)
(28,666)
(40.794)
785
11.201
24,549
(28.523)
7,227
11,986
117,893
(122,652)
7,227
Total
128.472
497.524
(568.988)
(7.552)
49.456
38

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
17
Analysis of movements in restricted funds (Continued)
Previous reporting
perlod
Balance at
7 April
2023
Balance at
37 March
2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Domestic Abuse - Refuge
Pendlebury Trust
1.283
(1.283)
1,283
(7.283)
Domestic Abuse - Community Services
Stockport Domestic
Abuse Support
APR Complex
Safeguarding
Lloyds Foundation
Lankelly Chase
CO VID 79
Male Worker
NHS Hospital IDVA
Ireis ADVISE
Medium Risk IDVA
MODA4
SHIDVA
MOJ Victims Grant
ARIS Funding
181.897
081.891)
16.958
36.357
(7,102)
(36,351)
9,856
3,853
(3,853)
(34,000)
(45. 617)
(30.983)
(49.000)
(25,977)
(42.847)
(304)
(3.364)
34,000
52.500
49.427
41.000
73,125
20,008
78.438
8,000
73,153
7.847
4, 676
47.776
35.000
4,372
76,636
20.000
163,963
473,872
(467,289)
776,486
Children's work
CYP Trauma
Informed
CYP Refuge
CYP Temporary
Accommodation
63,737
33.000
(63,737)
(32.275)
785
3.897
32. 732
(25,428)
11,201
729,469
(727,380)
17,986
Total
165,246
543,287
(583,952)
128,472
39

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
17
Analysis of movements in restricted funds (Continued)
Name of
restricted fund
Descrlptlon. nature and purposes of the fund
Stockport Domestic
Abuse Support
Stockport Without Abuse manages Stockport's IDVA service under the
Complex Safeguarding element of a new contract between partners in
Stockport Domestic Abuse Support. focusing on high-risk victims. The
IDVA team collaborates with victims on safety planning and legal
processes. partnering with various agencies and groups. Funding comes
from SMBC through a partnership arrangement with Stockport Without
Abuse, Talk Listen Change, Stockport Homes and Age UK. SWA are
commissioned to deliver 3.5 full-time IDVAS. The contract also covers a
school-based Prevention Worker and a Refuge Caseworker for families in
refuge accommodation.
APR Complex
Safeguarding
Previous funds to support Complex Safeguarding.
GP IDVA
A specialist domestic abuse advocacy service delivered within GP practices,
providing early identification, risk assessment and support for patients,
alongside whole-practice training and guidance to strengthen best-practice
responses to domestic abuse.
Male Worker
SWA have continued to be funded by GMCA to deliver a bespoke service to
male victims of DA.
NHS Hospital IDVA
Funding was provided by NHS England for Hospital IDVAS to work to
provide a dual offer of education and consultancy across the Trust's
settings, and to provide an IDVA support service to victims identified. The
IDVA also works as part of a multi-agency partnership to take the lead on
safeguarding the most vulnerable and at-risk clients in Stockport. who
have been deemed at risk of serious harm or homicide and presenting
within the trust.
IRIS ADVISE
The ADVISE (Assessing for Domestic Abuse in Sexual Health
Environments) programme is a pilot programme commissioned by
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership. and supports sexual
health clinicians to identify and respond to patients affected by domestic
violence and abuse (DVA) and provides them with a simple referral
pathway to specialist services. Core areas of the programme include
ongoing training, education and consultancy for the sexual health team
and administrative staff, care pathways for sexual health care
practitioners and an enhanced referral pathway to specialist domestic
violence services for women with experience of DVA.
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Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
17
Analysis of movements in restricted funds (Continued)
Medium Risk IDVA
The medium risk IDVA funding provides a service to those individuals who
are not ordinarily high risk through domestic abuse but experience
complex presenting needs which escalates their exposure to risk. This
funding from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. via SMBC
provides an enhanced intervention aimed to reduce risks and reduce
barriers to accessing support to the most vulnerable individuals.
MODAA
Funding for supporting individuals at risk of homelessness through
domestic abuse from SMBC has commissioned a service for "Moving On
Domestic Abuse Advisors., This supports individuals to access support is
fleeing from domestic abuse. preparing to leave or resettling following
abuse.
SHIDVA
Continued funding received from Greater Manchester Combined Authority
allowed for continuation of a bespoke and tailored service to support victims
of domestic abuse related stalking and harassment.
MOJ Victims Grant
Due to the rising cost of living compounding safety and access to support.
SWA were supported to provide emergency funds to victims of domestic
abuse to enable them to break free from financial hardship and access
emergency items and cost of living support.
ARIS Funding
Funding received from the Proceeds of Crime Act to enhance our
accommodation facilities with essential resources to create a safe
environment that empowers individuals to break free from cycles of
abuse.
Stand TALL
Stand TALL (Tackling Abuse in Later Life). The project delivers specialist I'.I
support through a structured programme and also awareness raising to
professionals and community organisations. The specialist focus is unique
across the Borough and across Greater Manchester.
CYP Trauma
Informed
Through a successful partnership with Trafford Domestic Abuse Services,
SWA were commissioned through the Children Affected by Domestic
Abuse fund to provide a trauma informed support service to children and
young people in Stockport who have experienced domestic abuse. The
service provides I:1 and group trauma informed support.
cyp
Refuge
Funding received from SMBC following the updates within the Domestic
Abuse Act 2021 allow for a CYP Refuge worker to provide a dedicated
service to children and young people living in refuge due to domestic
abuse.
CYP Temporary
Accommodation
Stockport Homes support SWA to deliver a dedicated service to children
and young people living in temporary accommodation due to domestic
abuse.
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Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
18
Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds
Current reportlng
period
Balance
at l April
2024
Asat31
March 2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
Strategic Priorities
395.556
81,284
264.586
(242.295)
(15.518)
25.318
(17,766)
443,165
48,000
476.840
264.586
(257.813)
7.552
491,165
Previous reporting
period
Balance
at 7 April
2023
Asat37
March
2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
Strategic Priorities
398,007
46,667
235.068
67. 779)
(35.783)
(70.400)
70.400
395,556
87,284
444,674
235.068
(202,902)
476,840
Name of
unrestricted fund
Descrlptlon, nature and purposes of the fvnd
General fund
Strategic Priorities
The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds
The fund was created to support both Refuge refurbishment activities
and leadership development. Following completion of the
refurbishment programme. the unspent balance of £17,766 w3S
transferred back to unrestricted funds. A balance of £48,000 has been
carried forward to support the leadership structure during 2025-2026.
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Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
19
Analysis of net assets between funds
Current reporting period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets/(liabilities)
443,165
48,000
49,456
540,621
Total
443,165
48,000
49,456
540,621
Previous reporting period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets/Cliabilities)
372
395.184
372
604,940
81.284
128,472
Total
395.556
81.284
728,472
605,312
20 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2025
2024
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
Adjustmènts for:
Depreciation charge
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
(64.691)
(8,505)
372
(8,613)
(62,263)
(35.613)
7.925
(6,846)
38.238
(9.552)
Net cash provlded by/(used In) operatlng
(170.808)
T5,260
43

Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
21 Prior year Statement of FinancialActivities (including Income and Expenditure account)
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
22.012
22,012
23.898
Charitable activities:
Domestic Abuse
206.210
543.281
749,491
850,833
Investments
6,846
6,846
67
Total income
235,068
543,281
778.349
874.798
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities-
Domestic Abuse
202.902
583.952
786.854
706.280
Total expenditure
202,902
583,952
786,854
706,280
Net Income/(expendlture) before net
gains/(losses) on investments
32.166
(40,671)
(8,505)
768,518
Net Income/(expendlture) for the
year
32.166
(40.6n)
(8.505)
Y68,S18
Transfer between funds
Not movement in funds for tha y•ar
32.166
(40.671)
(8.505)
168.518
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
444,674
169.143
613,817
445,299
Total funds carried forward
476,840
128.472
605.312
673,817
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All
income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
44