Charity Registration No. 1088792
Company Reglstration No. 04126612 (England and Wales)
GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITALI
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Truste6s
N Highton
S Clay
D Clark
S Barratt
K Coleman
Secretary
J Jones
Charlty number
1088792
Company number
04126612
Registered offi¢6
Chatham Villas
1 Chatham Slr88t
Rotherham
S651DP
Independent examlner
A Careless ACA
Hart Shaw LLP
Europa Liiik
Sheffield Business Park
Sheffield
S9 1XU
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank
Nlne Brindley Place
4 Oozell's Square
Birmingham
B12HB

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, raport
Independent examln&rfs report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sh88t
Note8 to thg accounts

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees prosenl thoir annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2D25.
Tl)e aGcounls have been prepared in 8ccordance wilh Ihe accounllng pollcies set out in note 1 to Ilie accounts and
comply with the charity's articles, the Companios Act 2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl
of Recommended Practice applicable lo charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Roporting Standard applicable in Ihp UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10?} leffeclive 1 January 20151..
Objectives and activitles
Tho objocls Lil Ilic chai'ily arc to relieve povcrty and to advance education for womp.n within the South Yorkshire
area I'area of benelil ) by assisting wumen wlio have not Iradilionally donc so to gain access lo training.
emtAoyment and oducalion, whilc supporting and encouraglng Ihem to develop their own skills and polent181.
GROW'S Vision and Values
The charity's vision Is:
Empowering wornen to make informed choices.
The charlties VAII IR8 Arp,,
Respect. We acknowledge women are the bèst decision makers for themselves and Iheir childr8n. We
offer a non-judgemental service, and we respect each woman accessing our servicè.,
Diverslty. We value the uniqueness of 8ach and every Wolylall) aiid recognise the individual pathways
each chooses lo take.,
Equality is not only important for women., it is good for all of us. Women's equ311ty ensuras a more
peaceful and prosperous society for women, men and children.,
Advocacy. The movement towards equality requires social chang8. We are commilled to identifying the
barrier5 to equality and will advocate for change.,
Wellbeing. Too often women have lo be encouraged to take lime out, relax and have fun. We will support
women lo make choices where their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing are served by ways they
define as relaxing and fun.,
Safety, Personal safoly Is a fundamenlal right for everyone. We will 51riv8 to offer a space free from abuse
and dlscriminallon.,
Accountabillty, Wc value the Irusl placcd in us by women and supporters.
We hold ourselvés
accountable not only to tho womèn we serve but the communities we work within, supportors and the
public.
Aclivilies
The Iruslees have paid due regard lo quidance Issued by the Charlly Commlssion in deciding what activities the
charity should underldke as demonstrated in th& following..
Tr<lLima and Rpsillonce .%orvicp
Tlic projcrl works c10801y wilh the Rolhorham Trauma and Resilionce Servicc and is part of tho Trauma and
Rosilience Partnership comprising of., RDASH - NHS Foundation, Rolherliam Rise, Rothacs, and CAMHS. The
Parlnorship Hub meets weekly for live case presentation from a wde range of services, for assessmonl and rcview,
after which referral to the appropriate provider.
AII GROW frontline workers are trained to deliver the Trauma Slabilisation psychoeducational programme. The
programme is delivered on either a one-to-one basis, or as a group. The one-lo-one opporlunily has mearil Ihal
women who would not be able to managelcope in a group selllng are not excluded, and women who are parl ol
active cases within Operation Slovewood have been able to receive therapeutically beneficial Trauma Stabillsation
now instead of having to wail until their court case is concluded.

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
RMBC - Post CSE Su
Providing emotional and practical support for those at risk of, and or affected by Child Sexual Exploitation. The
project offers 1..1 support to enable the individual to reflect on their experience, gain undorslanding of their own
thoughts, feeling and views, and identify ways to aid recovery. The project continues lo offer support to those
individuals who are part of court Gases aimed at bringing perpetrators to justice.
Thec
renians
Chan
in
Lives & WJS
GROW provides the community interventions for women in the criminal justice system. workin9 directly with the
National Probation Service. The project is delivered as part of a Changing Live5 led partnership in South Yorkshiro
and GROW delivers in bolh Rolherham and Barnsley. GROW delivers Together Women in Sheffield and Changing
Lives in Doncaster.
Adult Sexual Ex
loilalion Pro
ecl
Provides Irauma-informed support to women and girls aged 16+ who are at risk of sexual exploitation andlor those
that have been groomed for sexual exploilalion. The ASEP partnership brings together charities GROW, Chariging
Lives, A Way Out, Together Women, Basis, Ashiana, Angelou Centre, Womencenlre and additional BAME provision
to work collectively together to meet requests to influence change to policy and practice al local and national levels,
lo systemically improve outcomes for women and girls. This partnership is funded through the National Lottery.
Core Costs Grant
The purpose of the grant is lo providè fundiiig for Core Cosls of women's conimunily Sector urganisalions lo enable
them lo suslaln. improv6 or further develop existing quality support to women In contact wilh or dl risk of
encountering the Griminal jusllce system.
Survlvors
VoSce
BMBC
The Survivors Voice Service is an afler-crisis support servico for womon and their children who have proviously
boen subjected to domestic abuse. The service supports womon lo..
Start lo recover from the trauma of DomeslicAbuse',
Build resi lience and develop coping strategies for everyday life.,
Improve their self-esloeni und self-confidence.,
Improve their mental health and wellbeing.,
Be supported in fulfilling their maximum potential., and reduce the risk of harm.
Small Grants and Donations
Over the last year GROW has received several Srndll grants and donations..
Household Support Fund - lo provide festive hampers for families livlng in Rolh8rham
Barnsley Mayor- to support the work of the Hear Her Voice Service and Washing Line Project
Just Helping - lo support GROW work in Rolherham
Unison - lo support GROW work in Rolhèrham
Volunteers
GROW recognises that the quality and variety of work within GROW makes it an ideal placement for volunteers.
The charity is grateful for the efforts of ils volunteers who are involved in service provision. GROW currently has 5
volunteers.

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achlevements and performance
During 202412025, GROW has provided support to 491 wuiiieii over 18 years old. and 43 young womon and girls.
GROW has continued to oller the most flexible and supportlV8 access for women and girls through our Irauma
informed delivery model.
The GROW frontlino delivery t8arn doublèd dLirinfj ?ri?41?.n2.5 because of additional fundinq beinq secured. The
additional funding secured in Barnsley to deliver Uie Hear Her Voice Service has required GROW to increase
physical space, now GROW has a dedicaled Delivery HLJb and an adminislratlV8 base.
Over the last Iwelvo month we havc welcomed and said goodbye to Several workcrs who have gone on lo new
opporlunilies. As a resull, tho frontline de11very leam has changed several limes. The board and tho Senior
Manag?.mp.nl Io•lt m waiil Io Qxpfess our thanks and apprecialion lo the team members who have had lo manage
and work through these challpn(Jp.s wliili., continuing to en5urc all the servicos remained operallonal and delivered lo
a high standard. wilh Ihe loasl amount of impact on Servlce Uscrs as posslblo.
Organlsation Structure
During 2024 - 2025 the 8mbedding of the S8rvice Coordinator roles has taken p1ac8. GROW has seen significant
positive changes in the new 51ruclure.
The Finance and Admin Worker has continued to recelve ongoing training and development support from the
Flnance Manageniei)I Coiisultant.
GROW Iii)S this year also Gommitled resourcos to a Funding and Organisational Development Consultant.
Several contracts have corne lo an end in Ihis financial year,. all have been successfully cornpleted.

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achlevements
South Yorkshire Women's Partnership- GROW continues lo be part of the partnership, led by Changing Lives.
and including Together Women. The partnership overseos and delivers the community provision for Women in
the Criminal Justice system. GROW covers Rotherham and Barnsley.
GROW continuès lo be an active memb8r of the Trauma and Resilience Partnership Hub, providing a holistic
support pathway for Slovewood CSE Survivors.
GROW conlinues to be part of the strategic Influencing Group for STAGE Project, consisting of cross-party
MP'S and members of the House of Lords, national charities, and key stakeholders.
In April a new Tenancy Agreement was approved to extend delivery and admin provision in Barnsley.
Year 4 of the RM8C Post Abuse Suppoil project was successfully completed, GROW is now in ils final year of
the contract arrangements. This service is now out to tender with a decision expected in June 2025 - for the
new contract to begin in January 2026.
Implementation of Charity Log has be8n ongoing since June 2024, il is progressing well. all the team arè
supporting its development lo ensure it is responsive.
The official launch of th8 Hear Her Voice Support Service was officially launched in July.
Investors in P80ple standards were achieved in December 2024.
A new HR management systèm has been Implementéd
People HR, this is to streamline tha currenl
processes, ensure all workers have up lo dal8 and easily accèssible ability to manage all types of leave.
A new Financè Management system- Xero is now being implemented and will go 'livè' on the 1 sl April 2025
An ext8mal pay review has been commissioned to ensure the structure is fit for purpose, Iransparenl, and fair.
GROW'S organisalional structure enables GROW to continue offaring responsive support lo service users and
ensures we have efficient and robLJsI systems and procedures in place lo o.nable us lo respond lo rapidly
changing external influences and priorilies.
All staff continue lo allond training to Increase their knowledgo and undorslanding, and confidonco about issues
impacting on the lives of South Yorkshire women and their familics.
GROW has conlinu8d lo develop and maintain strategic partnerships lo inform and support the work.
GROW continues to Identify the needs of the diverse communities of SoLJlh Yorkshire and lo ensure that
diversity and inclusivity are integral lo all of GROW'S service provision.
GROW 18 represented on a range of slralogic groups and Boards, ensuring the needs and aspirations of
women and families is heard in the developmenl of policies and delivery of services.
Flnanclal 8tratogy
Given the current 8nd planned funding opportunities for the Volunlarylcommunity sector GROW will. in the
foreseeable future remain "project" led, i.e. funding will cotne from the short lo medium term funding streams. The
charity intends lo updale the funding strategy by clearly identifying the essential services and Ih05e th81 give added
value and will continue to exploit existing and ernerging funding opportunities.
To ensure long lenn sustainability of the organisation. GROW is actively engaged in seLuring long term core funding
for the organisation. This will ensure thal GROW is effectively managed and has an enhanced ability to deliver
existing and new services to service users.
Fundraising
Currently fundraising is only a small part of the charity's income but will be continued as much as possible in the
future as every penny helps further the charity's objectives.
Changes in fixed assets
The movements in fixed assels durtng the year are sel out in the notes to the financial slalemenls.

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial revlew
Our financial resources are given to us from our funders on behalf of different commLJnities. GROW manages th8m
in a manner that brings Iridxilllulii benefit to these communities. Wc domand of oursglve8 high standards of
professional compelence and accept the need lo be accountable through appropriate structures for achieving these
standard5. In every aspect of our work, we airn lo be good stewards of the resources entrusted lo us.
Suslaindble funding is an iaJUC that iv J conc6rn nalion1r11y for the VDliinlary Hnd P*nmmiinlly soctor. However.
GROW conlinues l() %earch for suitable sources of fundinq lo improve and develop the servlces that il offers but not
lo be lunding-driven or opporlunislic in tho quest for funding. Instead GROW will be working lo a coherEsnl funding
slr¢il(.:gy Ilidl arkiiowledqes and r?.floe.l£ tho changc- in the exlornal onvironme.nl which. crLir.ially, 8nahlft% C?ROW Io
adhere lo, consolidale and slrenglhpn ils particular mission, ethos and way of working.
GROW has agreed a rèserve lo cover for Ihe eventualily of sick pay, maternity pay and redundancy costs.
Note 14 sets out an analysis of the nel assets attributable to th8 various funds and a d8scriplion of the trusts. Thèse
assets are sufficient lo meet the charity's obligatlons.
Reserve5 poIIcy
11 is the policy of th8 charity that unre51ricled funds which h8vo not been designaled for a spec5fic use should bè
mai nlained at a level equivalent lo between three and six month's expendilure. The Iruslees considers that reserves
al this level will ensure that, in the event of a signilicant drop in fundlng, they will be able lo continue Ihfj charity s
current 8clivitios while consideration i.s given lo ways in which addilinnal funds may be raised. This level of reserves
has been maintained throughout the year.
The charity hold8 unreslricled funds of £318,156, reslricled funds of £46,215 and designated funds of £58,616 al
the year end.
Major rlsk5
The board has conduclod ils own Teview of the major risks to which the ch8rity IS exposed, and systems have been
established to miligale those risks. Significant exleTnal risks lo funding have led to the development of a slralegic
plan which will allow for Ihe diversification of funding and activit18S.
Internal risks are minimisod by the implemenlalion of procedures for authorisatian of all transactions and projects
and to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charitable company. Th8se procedures
are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Plans for future periods
Organisational plans
To complete the r8view of the GROW Business Plan and Funding Strategy.
ReGruil new Board rnembers.
Implement the outcomes of the pay review
To continue lo develop partnerships and collaborative working in Barnsley
To complete a full review of all GROW policies
To develop and embed a Worker Handbook
To develop GROW'S training opportunities and seek routes for their accreditation.
GROW to achieve Matrix standard5.
GROW will engage with new partnerships to expand our access lo regional and local funding opportunilies.
S88k additional funding lo build on the opportunllles currently in place for women and girls, and lo provide
GROW activity to a wider group of women, lo provide a more accessible and inclusive provision.
Dovelop service user participation and volcc and influenccs throughout all GROW proiecls.
GROW will continue lo identify and maintain partnerships and networks to inforrn and support GROW'S work
and to ensur8 South Yorkshire women's voic8s are heard in the development and delivery of services and
policies.
Develop more opportunities for women lo engage in volunleoring opportunities to provide peer support.
GROW wlll continue to lake dlroclion for the developmonl of services from communities, local and national
slrategles and prlorities.
Explore self-generating funding opportunities for future development lo support the vital work we do in South
Yorkshire.
Structurei governance and management
GROW is a registered charity, the organisation was ostablished in 1988, and regislèred with the Charity commission
on 8th October 2001 110887921. The charity has been a Company Limited by Guaran108 since 151h December 2000
(41266121 and is governed by Articles of Association.
The Iruslees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were:
N Highlon
S Clay
D Clark
S Barrall
K Coleman

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Organisatlonal structure
The Charity has a Management Board, when complete can consisl of al least three and not more than eleven
individuals all of whom musl be members. Al present the Management Board has five rnembers from a varioly of
LJdLKgrouiids all of which are relevant to thc worl( ol tho charity.
A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the services and business
111allers. The organisation 13 led by o Sonior Managomont Team comprising of a Chief Executive Officer and a
Service Manager (vacanll, and three Service Coordinators,
Line Iridlldgeineiil supervision is pravided by the Chair of tho Board lo the Chief Executive Officer, who then
provides supervision for tha Service Manager, and Service Coordinators,
Inductlon and tralnlng of trustoe8
GROW has 8 sel induction procedure in place for new trust88s, this comprlses of..
An initial mecling with the Chiof Ex8culive Olficer who talks through the induction information booklet containing Ihe
charity's Articles of Association.11 also highlights the trustee's task description and the roles and responsibilities that
is required from them.
The Iruslee then meets the Chief Executive Officer again where they are taken round the buildiiiy diid talked
through the intemal procedures, At this point the new trustee is Ihen introduced to the rest of the staff working at
GROW.
All board member8 are offered the upp()rluiiily lo alleiid in house development opportunities, encouraged to accoss
relevant Iraining provided by external providers. Board members are asked if they have any training needs relevant
lo their rolp..
The board is responsible for the employment of all staff and as such must ensure that the company complies with all
relevant employment legislation. The board musl also ensure that GROW complies with all other relevant legislation
including Company Law, Charity Law, Health & Safely, Equal Opportunities and Accounting Procedures.
Governance and Internal Control
The board is responsible for ensuring the work of GROW is conducted within the framework of the ATticles of
Association. The membership of the board will be 8lecled at the Annu81 General Meetlng to serve for a 3-year term.
Additional people may be co-opted to serve, wilhoul voting rights, on the board for a 1-year term.
Trustees have a limited liability of £1 per trustee unless they act dishonestly ar in breach of trust or conlSnue running
thp. company when they know or ought to know that the company has no reasonable chance of avoiding insolvent
liquidation.
Thc charity'8 policy Is lo cnnsult and discuss with employees, through unions, staff cauncils and at meetings,
mallers likely lo affect employee's inle.resls.
Employees have been consulted on issues of concern to them by means of staff mèètings held every month.
Employees have access to the Chief Executive Olficer for day-to-day case management support and bimonlhly
supervision. Underpinning these structures is support around child and adult protection and Safeguarding together
with monthly Safeguarding meetings with Ihe Designated ChildlAdull Protection Officer,
On behalf of the Board of trustees
S Barralt
Tru6tee
19 November 2025

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GROW ORGANISATION
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of GROW Organisation (the charity) for the
year ended 31 March 2025.
Responslbllities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you ar8 responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charily are not required to b8 audit￿￿ under Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the
charity's financial slalements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examlnerfs statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listéd
In sectlon 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 confirm thal l am qualifv'ed to undertake the examination because l am a
member of ICAEW, 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-.
accounting records were not kept In respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act
2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 oth8r than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is ncrt a matter
considered as part of an independent examination; or
the fi'nancial siatements have not been pr8pared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their financial statements 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 financial statements to b& reached.
Amy Careless ACA
Hart Shaw LLP
Europa Link
Sheffield Business Park
Sheffield
S9 1XU
Dated: 21 November 2025

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted Designated Restricted
funds
funds
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Notes
Inrnming rfi8niJrces from
charitable activities
7,800
476,577
484,377
450,818
Charltable actlvities
Care and support
517
462,279
462,796
368,031
Total resource• gxponded
517
462,279
462,796
368,031
Net Incomlng rosourc•s before
transfers
7,283
14.298
21,581
82,787
Gross transfers between funds
180,028
(180,028)
Net Incomel(expenditure) for the yearl
Net movement In funds
187,311
(165,730)
21,581
82,787
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
130.845
58,616
211,945
401,406
318,619
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
318,156
58,616
46,215
422,987
401,406
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year,
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies wlth the requirements for an income and expendlure account
under the CompaniesAci 2006.

GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
9,488
558
53,651
381.913
56.054
360,741
435,564
416,795
Creditors: amounts falllng dug Within
one year
(22.0651
115,9471
Net current assets
413,499
400,848
Totsl assets less ¢urront liabllltles
422,987
401,406
Income funds
Restricted funds
Designated funds
Unreslricled funds
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46,215
58,616
318,156
211,945
58,616
130.845
422,987
401,406
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requircmont conlainod in section 477 of the Companios Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The menibers have not required th6 company to obtain an audit of Its financial statements for th8 year In question
in accordance with section 476.
These financial statemen15 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies sublecl
lo the small companies regime,
The financial slalements were approved by the Trustees on 19 November 2025
S Barralt
Trusto8
Company Registration No. 04126612
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
Charity information
GROW Organisation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is Chatham Villas, 1 Chatham Street, Rotherham, S65 10P.
1.1 AGGuuiiliiig coi)veiition
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act
2006 and 'lKccounling and Reporting by Charllles= Statement of Rp.r.nmrYip.ii(Ip(I Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Iha Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and R6public of Ireland IFRS 102)" las amended for accounting perlods commencing from 1 January 2016).
The charily is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financlal statements are prepared In slerllng, which Is the functional currency of the charily. Monetsry
amounts In theso financial slalemonls are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The prlncipal accounting policles are
sel out below.
1.2 Going concern
Al Ihc lime of approving the financial slatcmenls, the trustees have a reasonable expectatlon that the Lliiirily
has adoquale rosources lo continue in oporalional existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue lo adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial slalements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unreslriclcd funds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds 8re subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as lo how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial slatemenls.
Designated funds comprise of unreslricled funds that have been set aside by the Iruslees for particular
purposes.
Transfers between fund5 are made when outputs or largels of a project have been met and there 18 no
requirement to pay any remaining surplus back to the fund provider. Where any restricted fund overspends
then transfers are made from unrestricted funds to cover this overspend.
1.4 Incomlng resources
Incorllo is recognised whcn the charity Is legally enlilled to il after any performance conditions have been met,
Ihc amounts can bo measured reliably, and il is probablo that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised Dn receipt. Other donations are recognised oncc the eharlty has been notified
of the donation. unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued}
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo Iransler economic benefit to a
third party, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in setllemenl, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are rnade up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs. including support cos15 involved in undertaking each activity, Direct Costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one aclivily and
support costs which are not attributable lo a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a babls
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff cobts are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on Ihe portion of the assel'b use.
All expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related lo the category.
General adminislralion cost&4 whSch are not dir8Ctly allribulable to a project or fund are apportioned on a bolSlS
of labour hours.
1.6 Tanglble fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measurod at cost and subsequonlly measurod at cost or valuallon, nel of
depreciation and any impairrnenl losses.
D6pre¢iation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Computer equipment
Fixtures and fittings
33.30/0 slraighl line
20 10 reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference belwepn the sale
proceeds and the Garrying value of the ass8t, and is recognised in the statement of financial aclivilies.
1.7 Impairment of flxed assets
At each reporting end dalè, the charity reviews tha carrying amounts of its tangible asse15 to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffored an impairment loss. If any suLh indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is eslimaled in order to d81ermine the exlenl of the impairm&nl
loss lif any).
If the recoverable amount of an asset is eslimaled lo be less than ils carrying amount, the carrying amount of
the asset is reduced to ils recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in incomel
{expendilure for the year, unless the relevant asset is carried al a revalued amount, in which case the
impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
1.8 Cash and cash gqulvalents
Cash and Cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other 5hort-lerm liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9 Financial Instruments
The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Elasic Financial Instruments, and Sèctlon 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when th8 charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of tho instrument.
Financial assets and liabililies are offs8t, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the recognised amounts and there Is an intention to settle on a
n81 basis or lo realise the asset and s8ltle the liability simultaneously.
Basic flnancl81 assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amorlised cost using the
effective interest method. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Baslc financlal liabillties
Basic financial liabilities. Including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price.
Financial liabililics c18ssilied as payablp. within nna year are nol amortised.
Trade crodilors aro obligations lo pay for goods or sorvices that have been acquired in the ordinary course ol
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabililies if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amorli5ed cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of flnancial Ilabilitles
Financial liabilities are derccognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or 8re discharged or
cancellcd.
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost of any unused holSday entitlement Is recognisèd In the period in which the employee's services aro
roceived.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably commilled
lo lermlnate the employment of an employee or lo provide termination banefits.
1.11 Taxation
GROW is a regislered charity and its activities are not subject lo taxation.
1.12 Company status
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The member5 of the company are the trustees. 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.
1.13 Government Grants
Government grants are recognised al the fair value of the asset received or receivable when Ihere is
reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the granls will be received.
A granl that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are
met. Where a grant doe5 not specify performance conditions it is reGognised in income when the proceeds
are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are salisfied is recognised as a
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Incoming resourcos from charitable activities
2025
2024
Charitable activities
Performance r8laled grants
7,800
476,577
49,317
401,501
484,377
450,818
Analysls by fund:
Unreslricled funds - general
Réstrlcled funds
7,800
476,577
49.317
401,501
484,377
450,818
Deferred Income
During the year income amounting to £5,89512024= £5.4701 was deferred from the restricted funds.
Deferred income of £5,470 (2024.. £28,702) was releascd in the year.
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charltable actlvities
2025
2024
Staff costs
Depreciation and Impairment
356,452
2,310
272,528
469
358,762
272,997
Share of supporl costs
Share of adminislralion costs
517
103,517
11,661
83,373
462,796
368,031
Analysi8 by fund
Unrestricted fund5 - general
Reslricled funds
517
462,279
462,796
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted funds - general
Restricted funds
12,114
355,917
368,031
Trustees
None of the Irusle8s (or any persons connected with Iheml recèlved any remuneration during the year. None
of the trustees were reimbursed for expenses in the year12024.. £nill.
Employees
The averago number of monlhly employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Management and financial
Charitable activities
Administration
12
Total
15
10
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Employee5
(Continued)
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
315,268
26,065
15,119
240,304
21,042
11,182
356,452
272,528
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remunorallon of key management personnel
The r8muneralion of key management personn81 is as follow5..
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
61,205
53,369
Taxation
The charity is 8xempt from tax on inGome and gains fcilling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or se(:lion
252 of thg Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the ext&nt that these are applied to ilb charitable objects.
Tanglbl8 flxed assets
Fixtures and
litting8
Cost
At 1 Aprll 2024
Additions
Disposals
16.870
11,240
12,387)
At 31 March 2025
25,723
Depreciatlon and impairment
Al 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
16,312
2,310
{2,3871
At 31 March 2025
16,235
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
9,488
At 31 March 2024
558
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
All the fixed assets are used for direct charitable purposes.
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trad8 debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
33.799
19,852
56,054
53,651
56,054
Creditors: amounts falllng due withln one year
2025
2024
Notes
Other taxation and social securily
Deferrèd income
Accruals
6,427
5,894
9,744
4,651
5,469
5,827
22,065
15,947
10 Retlrement benefit schomes
The ch8rity operates a defined contribution ponsion scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the charity In an independently administered fund.
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include reslricled funds comprising of the following unexpended balances of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
Young Women's Service-
Continuation Funding (VARI _
Rolherham
Slovewood Trauma Resilience
Service {TRS)
RDASH Pathfinders
RMBC- Post CSE Support
Transforming Rehabililalion
The Cyrenians (Changing Lives
& wJsi
ASEP
Small Granls-mobalisation
Small grants- Xmas Hampers
Social Supermarket-
Rotherham
Core Cost Grant
SurvSvors Voice BMBC
Sundry
1,105
(1,1051
53.674
5,000
63,257
29,949
32,000
{19,471)
{53,674)
12,529
33,000
(27,983)
163,258)
129,949}
5,016
38,277
178,920
42,595
{188.346}
138,8881
127,8511
1,000
3.707
1,274
11,2741
2,498
(2,4981
465
15,047
14651
87,564
100,000
{91,2071
{92,4411
1340)
11,404
7,559
3,897
13,5571
211,945
476,577
1462,279)
1180.0281
46,215
The fund transfers relate to contracts which havo ended in the ycar. therefore the funds have been lawfu11y
released and transferred lo unreslric16d funds.
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11 Restricted funds
{Continued)
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfèrs At 31 March
2024
Footprint
CYP&F Covid 19 Response
Smiles for Mlles
Young Women's Service-
Continuation Funding IVARI
Rolhcrham
Slovewood Trauma Re5illance
Service {TRSI
RDASH Pathfinders
Slovewood Llved Experienc8S
RMBC- Post CSE Support
Childron in Need Myself
Project
Transforming Rehabilitation
The Cyrenians (Changing Lives
& wJsi
ASEP
STAGE
Small Granls-mobalisalion
Social Supermat1(et-
Rotherham
Core Cost Grant
Sundry
3.626
13,626)
133
145)
(1331
(11,0561
11,101
10,000
18,89.51
1,105
37,929
5.000
2,443
50,309
32,000
(16,2551
53,674
5,000
12,443)
33,000
(20.0521
63,257
8,219
29.998
22,134
(30,3531
(49)
29.949
32,714
14.9271
6,384
161.829
37.302
1156,2661
{32,3751
{5,1101
12,4801
38,277
1,274
2,480
465
87,564
465
15,047
3,897
317
3.956
(72,834)
(59)
172,430
401,501
355,917
(6,069)
211,945
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11 Restricted funds
(Continued)
Young Women'5 Service- Continuation Funding {VARI - Rotherham
The purposo of this funding is lo increase tho wellbeing of young women and girls with complex needs, and
multiple disadvantages, by offering a trauma informed approach and interventions.
stovewood Trauma Resilience Sorvice ITRS}
This funding is provided by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation IRDASH). The main
purpose is for the provision of a Slovewood Trauma Resilience Service giving staff training, support, CPD in
relation to the development and provision of a trauma slabilisation pathway that benefits in particular those
affected by CSE and specifically Slovewood survivors bul will be available to others th81 havc suffered from
trauma as appropriate and secondary lo CSE provision.
RDASH Pathflnders
This funding is provided by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation IRDaSHI. Tho Irain
purpose is for the contribullan towards a Slovewood Trauma Resilience Service marketing stralogy, and the
developmont of GROW marketing.
RMBC - Post CSE Support
This funding is provided by RMBC. The main purpose of the project is lo support young adults and families
who are survivors of CSE, in Ihoir recovery and lo support them lo lake any actions they wish lo do so,
including disclosure lo the police etc.
Transforming & Rehabilitation
Thi5 funding is lo supporl women to lake responsibilities for Ilieir lives, find safe Iiousing, overLoin
addiclioris, gain skills which will support them in moving into the job market and safeguard their childreri by
accessing domestic abuse and parenting support where appropriate.
The Cyrenians {Changlng Lives & WJS)
This funding is provided through the Ministry of Justice by The Cyrenians Ltd (Operating a5 "Changing Livos").
The main purpose is to support women in the criminoil justice system in Rotherham and Barnbley lo provide
Services tailored to female offenders to address their specific needs, tackle the underlying Cduses of their
criminality, and reduce the re-offending rate.
ASEP
Adult Sexual Exploitslion Project IASEPI provldès Irauma-informed support to women and glrls aged 16+ who
are al risk of sexual exploilalion andlor those that havè been groomed for sexual exploilalion. The ASEP
partnership brings together charities GROW, Changing Lives, A Way Out, Together Women, Basis, Ashiana,
Angelou Centre, WomenC8nlre and an additional BAME provision to work collectively together lo meet
requests lo influence change lo policy and practlC8 al local and national levels, lo systemically improve
outcomes for women and girls. This partnership is funded through Ihe National Lollory and income is received
via Changing Lives.
Small Grants - Mobilisation
This funding is provided through the Ministry of Justice by The Cyrenians Ltd (Operating as "Changing Lives").
The main purpose is lo ensure all partners have a safe environment for Service Usors Ihat 15 an appropriate
space in which to deliver the Serviccs and so Ihal such delivery of the Services is provided within an
environment which meets the diverse needs and requirements of Service Users wilh the correct conditions of
use for Service Users to attend the property.
Small Grants - XTnas Hampers
This funding is to provide seasonal food hampers funded through the Household Support Fund.
Small Grants -'Social Supermarket [Social Superrnarket- Rotherhaml
The purpose of the grant is to provide cook and eat sessions, and basis cooking equipment to women
experiencing the impact of the cost of living crisis.
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11
Restricted funds
(Continued)
Core Cost Grant
The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for Core Costs of women's community sector organisations lo
enable them lo sustain, improve or further develop existing quality support to women in contact wilh or at risk
of encountering the criminal justice system.
Survlvors Volce BMBC
Thc He8r Her Voicc Sorvicc is an afler-crisis support service for women and their children who have
previously been subjected to domesllc abuse.
12 Unrestricted funds dosignated
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which hav8 b8@n sel aside out of
unreslricled funds by the trustees for spècific purposes:
At 1 Aprll At 31 March
2024
2025
Gontingency
58,616
58,616
Prevlous year..
At 1 Aprll At 31 March
2023
2024
Contingency
58,616
58,616
GROW is particularly aware of the need lo cover contingency liabilities such as gaps in funding, cash flow and
mccling costs such as rL'dundancy payments lo staff in the event that the organisation was to close. In
addition suflicienl fund% have to be reddily available lo provide working capital when fLJnding is paid in arrears.
Stall sickness, maternilylpalernity Inavp., r.nmpa88innale leave, pensions and other contingencies need lo be
allowed for..
Contlngency- MaternSty
AII GROW fernale ernployees are entitled lo a minimum of 39 weeks Ordinary Maternity Leave once they have
beon employed CDnlinuously for al least 13 weeks ending with the 15th week before the expected week of
childbirth. Employees are also entitled to a period of Additional Maternity L8ave. This starts al the end of the
Ordinciry Maternity Leave period and lasts for a further 13 weeks.
Contingency - Sickne58
GROW staff receive normal pay for the first three days of absence due to illness or injury. From the fourth day
of absence staff will be entitled lo payment of either Full Pay. Half Pay or Statutory Sick Pay in accordance
with the GROW Finance and Administration Policy.
Contingency- Redundancy
It is the policy of GROW lo ensure as far as possible security of employment for ils workers. However, it is
recognised that th2re may be changes in competitive conditions, operational requirem8nts and funding
circumstances which may affect staffing needs. Where levels of staffing need to be reduced, GROW
undertakes to cxplore all other avenues before it is felt that compulsory redundancy is unavoidable. Where
compulsory redundancy is unavoideble il will bc handled in the most sympathetic, fair and consistent manner
possible in the circumstance5.
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted Dasignated
funds
funds
2025
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
2025
Fund balancès at 31 March 2025 are reprèsènted by:
Tangible assets
Curienl assetsl(liabilitiesl
9,488
36,727
9,488
413,499
318,156
58,616
318,156
58,616
46,215
422.987
Unrestrlcted Designated
funds
funds
2024
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
2024
Fund balancos at 31 March 2024 are roprèsented by:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabililiesl
558
211,387
558
400,848
130,845
58,616
130,845
58.616
211,945
401,406
14 Operating lease commitmen15
Lessee
Al the reporting end dale the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease paymonls under
non-cancellable oporaling leases, which fall duo as follows..
2025
2024
Within one year
Between two and five years
19,042
19,042
16,920
19,042
35,962
15 Related party transacllons
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12024'. none).
This year the charity paid insurance of £2,69712024-. £2.2071 which includes trustees, indernnily insurance.
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GROW ORGANISATION
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE WITH NO SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THk YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Resources held for third parties
Movement in funds
Incomlng
Résources Transfers Balance at 31
resources
expènded
March 2025
Balance at 1
Aprll 2024
Mugs Fundraising
141
14)
Mugs Fundraislng
This funding may be used to engage and empower women who may find it difficult to get Ihelr voices heard.
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