esdas r workirs together lowwds a brighter fvture Working to create lives without fear and free from abuse and violence ANNUAL REPORT Isf April 2023 - 31st Ma rch 2024 East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services acronym ESDAS
VISION To work toward the eradication of domestic abuse and violence. MISSION Sslo To deliver domestic abuse support that serves the needs of survivors across East Surrey through individual outreach, community engagement and partnerships. CORE AIMS & VALUES Focus on the holistic recovery of all survivors including women, men, the LGBTQ+ and other minoritised communities. Understand and fulfil the individual needs of survivors taking a needs-led, trauma- informed, compassionate approach. Tirelessly raise awareness of domestic abuse and its impatt on communities. Actively challenge injustice and discrimination. Build rewarding and meaningful partnerships with corporate, public and third sector organisations.
esdas i) wcYkir¥J together towttds 4 bWef LETtER FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD Dear Supporters, Partners, and Friends of ESDAS, As we reflect on another remarkable year at East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services IESDASI, l am inspired by the courage of the survivors we support and the dedication of our incredible team. This year, we have faced significant challenges, including the costvof-living crisis, which ha5 deepened the hardships of those we serve. Yet, thanks to ourfinancial resilience, we have expanded our services and deepened our impact. Our income rose to £1,254,186. enabling us to strengthen vital services like the Sanctuary Scheme, which improved home security for 127 survivors and 149 children. WÈ have a healthy surplu5 and reserves. This ensures our ability to continue supporting survivors. even amidst uncertain times. l am deeply grateful to our team for their unwavering commitment. Their professionalism ensured that our trauma-informed services remained seamless. l also extend my thanks to the Board for their strategic guidance and to Michelle Blun50m for her inspiring leadership. Together, we continue to work towards a future free from domestic abuse. Thank you for your continued support in this vital mission. In solidarity and gratitude, Michelle Arnold Chair of the Board of Trustees
esdas workry tO9tthr towa[& o br*hter ftrtwe LEffER FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE ou've been u bright lightfor us thmugh all this dothness." Survivor Quote "l am so thankful for the kindne5S. time and care that you have shown my familyp Pivotal in developing the people we are today." Survivor Quote This year, we again faced significant challenges, both in tems of demand and the complexity of the work we undertake. Our incredible staff and volunteerteam have felt this acutely, yet they have, as always, given more than could ever be expected to ensure that those we support receive the best P055ible service. Whilst we live and operate in increasingly uncertain times, we firmly believe that change is possible. There is undoubtedly more interest in our work, and we are creating new and exciting partnerships with health colleagues, independent therapeutic services, other charities and emerging projerts. We know that the only way to respond to domestic abuse is through a coordinated community response. We are deeply grateful to those who work with us to challenge the societal norms that allow domestic abuse to persist. Together with our amazing Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership colleagues we secured a new 10-year contract from Surrey County Council, Surrey Police and Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey to 5UPPOrt survivors of domestic abuse in our county. Winning this contract marked dedicated and collective effort from our amazing teams. It was a journey filled with moments of hope and uncertainty, all on top of their day-to-day commitments. This achievement marks a significant milestone not just for those in Surrey but also for the specialist domestic abuse sector which has come under increasing pressure in recent years. We are proud to be able to continue to deliver the services we created with our communities and together, we will strive to ensure that as a partnership we not only deliver the highest quality services to survivors but that we also continue to fight for a future where no one lives in fear. Our greatest joy this year has been watching our Survivor Steering Group flourish and gain independent recognition in so many areas including policing, the family courts, social care to name a few. The strength of victim-survivors never ceases to amaze and inspire me to continue listening and acting with them at the heart of everything we do. We hope that in the coming months and years that with your help and support we can shine a light of kindness through the darkness of the shadows cast by perpetrators. Together we will honour those who did not make it by creatin8 Posltive change in attitudes, policies, responses and systems. In gratitude for all you do, Michelle Blunsom MBE CEO, East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) REPORT OF THETRUSTEES The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Company Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the 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 (FRS102) {effective l January 2015). OBJEcfivES AND AcriviriES Vision Our vision is to work toward5 the eradication of domestic abuse. Mission We offer support and empowerment to anyone experiencing domestic abuse within East Surrey and their children. Public Beneflt In setting ESDAS, objectives and planning for its attivities the trustees have given due consideration to guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit. The aims, activities, and achievements outlined in the report show how the charity carries out its charitable purpose for the public benefit. Core Aims and Values Our core aims and values are to: focu5 on the holistic recovery of all survivors including women, men, the LGBTQ+ community and minoritlsed communities understand and fulfil the individual needs of survivors taking a needs-led, trauma- informed, compassionate approach tirelessly raise awareness of domestic abuse and it5 impact on communities actively challenge injustice and discrimination build rewarding and meaningFul partnerships with corporate, public and third sector organisations ESDAS is an independent charity providing effective ser4ices to support survivors of domestic abuse and their children in East Surrey through individual outreach, community engagement and partnerships. Our service is open to any resident within the areas of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council and Tandridge District Council. We are the lead provider in the Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership, funded by Surrey County Council, Surrey Police and the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey to work with other service providers in the county to provide support to those experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic abuse. Those wtth lived experience of domestic abuse are central to our own service delivery and development and aid us in holding other agencies to account for their response to those experiencing abuse.
Our strategic focus to achieve our objectives remains: meeting the distinct needs of all survivors including those based on sex, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, mental health challenges, drug or alcohol dependency, refugee and immigrations status increasing our community engagement through improved domestic abuse awareness education and at a national level, by influencing UK policy and practice living our commitment to race equality and we continued to actively champion this in the wider community as well as within our Board, staff and for our survivors building more and stronger partnerships continuing to strengthen our connections with police and statutory agencies and local healthcare providers strengthening the chariws resilience through continued upskilling and development of staff and diversification of income sources for long term financial sustainability SUMMARY OFTHE YEAR During the year ended 31 March 2024, we have seen both an increasing demand for our services and a higher level of complexity in the needs of the survivors we support. We received., 3469 referrals (compared to 3,237 in the prior yearl a 7% increase Dealt with 38,232 contacts from survivors and professionals (compared to 38,447 in the prior year) Supported over 1141 survivors identified as High Risk Improved the physical home security of 127 survivors and 149 children through our Sanctuary Scheme Worked with 20 children on a one-to-one basis or through group work FUTURE PLANS We have been very sucSsful in securing funding, both statutory and non-statutory, in the current year and onwards to 31 March 2025. This additional funding has enabled us to expand and develop our services despite the cost-of-living crisis in the UK economy and the increased pressure this has exerted on survivors and staff. However, funding is becoming increasingly diff icult to secure with the uncertainties arising from a change in Government, so we are focusing on fundraising as a key to securing our financial resilience for the future. OUR APPROACH Our approach remains holistic, intersectional, trauma-informed and focused on the needs of individual survivors. The following reports provide details of the funding received in the year to 31 March 2024, and how it has been used in furtherance of our objectives and core aim5 to support survivors.
eslas OUR SERVICES- fact, figures, results and impact OUTREACH Via phone calls and email we had 17,012 contacts with survivors who engaged with and 14,389 liaisons with usfeltan increase other professionals in empowerment and safety IMPACT 81% of survivors We received a 7% increase in referrals this year to 3,469 in total compared to 3,237 last year Over 89% of survivors were at either high or medium risk of serious harm. 93% of survivors were female. 604 had children. CHILDREN'S SERVICES We worked with 20 children on a I:1 basis or in groups delivering over 180 I:1 sessions IMPACT Over 80% of these children reported improved mental health
eslas r OUTREACH SERVICE Community Outreach Our community Outreach Service provides emotional and practical support to those experiencing domestic abuse in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, and districts of Tandridge and Mole Valley. We use a needs-led and trauma-informed approach to provide a safe space for survivor5 to talk about their experien5 and understand their options to keep themselves and their children safe. Our clients are referred to us through a variety of agencies: the police, health professionals, children's centres and other statutory and voluntsry agencie5. Survivors also self-refer through our website and telephone helplines. During 202312024 we received 3,469 referrals, which represents an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. Support is provided face-to-face in the community, by phone, video call, text and email depending upon the clients, needs and safety. "I con t thonk you enough for the support and guidance you hove given me. You have saved myself ond my doughterfmm years of trauma." Each of our outreach workers support an average of 45 clients at any one time. Depending upon need, clients are offered: Risk and needs assessments Safety planning One to one support and group work Emotional and practical sUPPOrt Advocacy Referral and signposting to other agencies Support through the courts (both family and criminal) We represented and advoG3ted for clients at the MARAC {Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) 525 times during the year. This regular meeting brings together both statutory and voluntary agencies to discuss the highest risk survivors so that a safety plan can be created for them using the knowledge and resources of all the different agencies supporting the survivor. -Thanks for always being there listenlng and being a pillar of support and guldance.-
eslas ASSOCIATED SERVICES Identification & Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) We run an Identification & Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) programme. Our IRIS advocate both trained clinicians, receptionists, and staff at GP surgeries to improve their domestic abuse awareness and received 63 patient referrals from clinicians thi5 year. Housing IDVA and Sanctuary Scheme Local authority Safe Accommodation funding enabled us to further develop our Housing IDVA AND Sanctuary Scheme services. Our Housing IDVA worked intensively with outreach clients, adding significantly to the safety of clients by working to secure them safe accommodation and building positive relationships With our local authority housing teams and housing providers. To support domestic abuse survivors stsying in their own home5 but remaining safe, we run a Sanctuary Scheme. The scheme is fundamental in the prevention of homelessness and managing risk by providing property security measures fe-of-Charge to high-risk survivors. This year 127 survivors (with 149 children) were helped through the scheme with new locks. security alarms, sanctuary rooms, video doorbells and other security mea5ure5. Bridge The Gap Ten of Surrey's charities including SDAP have partnered with Surrey County Council's Changing Futures Team and together we have co-produced a solution, which is making a real difference. This solution 15 called the Bridge the Gap Alliance which, through specialist trauma outreach services, offers an evidence-based alternative to traditional models. The Bridge the Gap Service gives Surrey an alternative approach to traditional models by offering long-term specialised relational support to help residents with multiple needs achieve their hopes and goals. The alliance supports approximately 100 of Surre¢s most vulnerable residents for up to eight hours a week entstart oakleaf3 St Peter's West Molesey GUILDFORD CTION YCUR RICHMQND- FELLOWSHIP
esd05 Police Advocate The ESDAS Police Advocate funded by the OPCC worked alongside officers in the Neighbourhood Policing and Domestic Abuse Teams at the local police station to provide an enhanced level of support to survivors, whilst assisting with the professional development of police officers. Our Police Advocate can provide feedback to officers, support the delivery of disclosures under the Oomestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) and offer survivors joint visits. Stalking Advocate Our specialist Stalking Advocate funded by the OPCC worked across Surrey to support those experiencing stalking from intimate current or ex-partners providing advice and safety planning. They also attend the Surrey Stalking Clinic to ensure that a multi-agency response centres survivors of intimate partner stalking in risk management and safety planning. VAWG Prevention Work We are currently part of a Surrey wide project funded by the Home Office from 2022-2025 to provide personal, social, health and economic IPSHE) education training and support for Surrey schools and their wider communities. The funding is specifically to help prevent violence against women and girls. Our Violence Against Women and Girls IWAWG'I worker focused on raising awareness, the development and delivery of healthy relationship presentations, training for delivery to teachers through the Surrey Healthy Schools Approach, local Safer Streets initiatives and ensuring young people's voices are central to this work across Surrey. Young Person's Domestic Abuse Prevention and Education ESDAS has a specific Young People's IDVA who aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse within young people's relationships through engagement with local colleges, awareness raising and delivery of group work. Steps to Change The MOJ has a new virtual hub (Steps to Changel working to reduce the risk of domestic abuse perpetrators reoffending. We work in partnership with Interventions Alliance, Richmond Fellowship and Surrey OPCC. ESDAS leads the SDAP work to support suNivors whose partners are referred to that hub by encouraging a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to their needs and advocating for survivors during those intervention5. A crucial part of this work is also piloting bespoke interventions for survivors who are identified as having used retaliatory violence. io
eslas r Community Based Groupwork We delivered our group work programmes to 75 adult survivors through online as well as face-to-face sessions during the daytime and evenings to provide flexibility and accessibility for our clients. These programmes included workshops and courses exploring the behaviours and beliefs of abusers and their impatt on survivors in a trauma-informed way. Programmes include: 'Recovery Toolkiy, 'Own My Life, , 'Hope2Recoverf, 'Art Therapv, 'Freedom Programme,, 'Flourish Workshops,, 'New Chapterf. We also ran fortnightly drop-in sessions focusing on all aspects of well-being for survivors. During the year, we ran a series of online courses aimed at 18-24 year-old survivors looking at the dynamics of domestic abuse and health and unhealthy relationship5. "Being educated about domestic abuse. Knowing I can move forward and setting my expertatlons for a next relationship and how I can become a stronger, more independent and confident version of myself.- CHILDREN'S SERVICES Our Children's Service provided I:1 and group therapeutic support to children who have been affected by domestic abuse and whose parent is being supported by our adult outreach service. Through I:1 and groupwork using therapeutic play, we support and listen to children to help them make sense of their experiences as part of their reparation process and explore their feelings in a safe and empathetic environment. This service is child- centred and needs-led and focused on helping children understand that abuse is not their fault. We ran the Children Overcoming Domestic Abuse programme for children alongside a mother's group. 75% the children reported an improvement in their emotional wellbeing and mental health. These groups were facilitated in collaboration with Welcare Children's Centre and a local Primary School. Our staff also delivered the 6 weeks Healing Together programme on a I:1 basis as an initial intervention for children. This programme focuses on understanding the connection between trauma and body responses to improve their emotional wellbeing. In collaboration with a local authority, we supported 23 families to make exciting and new memories with their children. "I was incredibly grateful to receive the funding so I could take my children to the seaside for a weekend. We've had a really difficult year emotionally & Inancially so it was so kind to receive the gift so I could do something nice with them & make a nice memory with them- li
esaas We directly sUPPOrted 14 children during the year through the Children's Service. Plav Therapy sessions with external counsellors, were delivered to a further 6 children. In total, we held over 180 1.1 sessions face-to-face in school settings, and via video and telephone calls. We also held 36 consultations with non-abusive parents to advise them on parenting issues and understanding children's needs from a child's perspective after trauma. Furthermore, we have developed our service to offer family work to non-abusive parents. By providing a safe Spa to discuss the issues being faced and offering guidance and strategies, achievable goals are explored. This has empowered and validated their parenting role leading to improved confidence in managing challenging behaviour and understanding the impact of domestic abuse on them and their children. Our Children's Services advocated children's voices at professional network meetings (including at Case Conference5, Core Groups, Educational Review meetings and CAMHS) and advocated in relation to family court issues in particular child arrangement orders. In addition, the Children's Service increased community engagement and built more and stronger partnerships by delivering training about the impact on children and parenting capacity of domestic abuse to statutory agencies and delivering talks in schools about recognising and managing children's trauma responses. COUNSELLING SERVICE Our Service Counsellor5 and Volunteer Counsellors offer survivors face-to-face, telephone or video counselling. In 2023 - 24, our Counselling Service saw 16 Survivors over 190 sessions. "It helped me to understand trauma & cope with everyday Ilfe. It gave clarlty" LEGAL SUPPORT We help survivors navigate the complex processes and forms within the legal system, including advice on obtaining court orders, working to secure a better and more just outcome from the legal system. We also organi5e and facilitate legal advi surgeries with family solicitors offering pro-bono advice. This is invaluable support particularly for clients who have experienced financial abuse and control. DIREcf CLIENT SUPPORT Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council continued to provide Household Support Grants to us for distribution to clients in financial hardship. These grants provided clients with supermarket vouchers for food, assisted them with their f uel bi Ils and provided essential items such as children's winter clothing. Additionally, a grant from Surrey County Council to assist survivors fleeing to safer accommodation went towards the cost of emergency refuge in hotels, emergency travel, new beds and other essential items whilst in temporary accommodation and after fleeing abuse. 12
esdas r STAFF AND VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT & WELLBEING It is central to ESDAS, values to have a strong commitment to the personal and professional development of staff and volunteers. Therefore, we channel 5elf-care and a trauma- informed approach into the very core of our challenging day-to-day work. The emotional pressures of dealing with trauma and abuse cannot be underestimated and all staff receive clinical therapy 5e55ions which provide them with a safe space to reflect and offload the emotional pressures of their work. VOLUNTEERS st During the yearto 31 March 2024, we benefited from our amazing volunteer team who give their time and expertise to us supporting both staff and survivors. We now have 42 outreach volunteers including volunteer counsellors. These volunteers work with clients I:1 providing emotional support and delivering trauma-informed programmes, such as Recovery Toolkit and the Freedom Programme, directly to clients where they are unable to access our group work sessions. We also have 31 volunteers who provide regular or ad hoc support. We were also delighted to welcome 3 placement students to work with staff on law, social work and similar projects during the year. Collectively, the volunteer5 have spent more than 1,500 hours of time supporting over 250 clients of ESDAS either directly or indirectly. Volunteers a150 represented ESDAS at community events including Preston Activity Day in Tadworth, Breakfast with Santa at a local church and at the Bookham and Horsley Rotary Cycle Ride. At Christmas time, volunteers helped us to deliver hampers to survivors to gift them donations of presents and toys from individuals and local businesses. Volunteers also helped us to deliver food from food banks and meals donated by our local "CooV' frozen food shop to clients in financial hardship. Additionally, in February 2024 we launched a refreshed website which was made possible through corporate volunteering from an IT specialist at a very well-known financial services provider to whom we are very grateful for their expertise. Volunteers make a very valuable contribution by talking to the public about ESDAS services and raising awareness of domestic abuse. Their profession3li5m, dedication, patience and efficiency ensure that support to clients meets the complex needs of survivors. SURREY SURVIVORS STEERING GROUP The Survivors Steering Group ("SSG") comprises a group of 11 women with lived experience of domestic abuse from across the county who meet regularly to provide a voice for survivors on key domestic abuse matters. These are women for whom trauma is a lasting experience and who have faced additional barriers due to rdcism, culture, faith, mental health, disability and financial hardship. Despite the personal difficulties of drawing on lived 13
e5das trauma to support others, they have been passionate and committed to using their experience to inform services, educate statutory agencies and staff and help other women. This year, the SSG has continued to successfully strive for system change within policing, children's Social care, family courts and beyond. The SSG is embedded within the governance structure of the SDAP and have continued their work to ensure that survivors in Surrey are seen, heard and respetted. They have donated more than 1,000 hours to 5UPPOrt statutory services to centre the survivors, voice in their policies and practices in recent years. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND TRAINING We are committed to raising awareness within the community about domestic abuse and its far-reaching impacts, We use social media, attendance at community events and contributions to local and national debate to continue to raise the publids understanding that domestic abuse can be controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, as well as violence, is more widespread than many people realise and can happen to anyone of any gender, age, ethnicity, orientation or income. We believe that with the right training for professionals, they can offer more appropriate support and interventions for survivors with an increased understanding of domestic abuse in all its guises. Therefore, during the year to 31" March 2024, we continued to deliver training to professionals and statutory agencies across Surrey including courses such as DA.. Understanding Coercive Control and the Multi-agency Framework, DA". Dynamics within the LBGTQ+ community and DA: Impact on Children and Parenting Capacity. We continued to deliver the nationally recognised DA Matters training course to Surrey Police officers. DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING With an increasingly difficult financial climate, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters who have given both time and money to help us continue to provide lifesaving services to survivors in need. In the year to 31tt March 2024, we have been fortunate to receive numerous donations from individuals, community groups, organisations and charitable trusts as well as being beneficiaries of sponsored events such as marathons and campaigns through social media. Details of all the grants and major donations received are included within our Financial Statements. These contributions not only enable us to continue delivering vital services but, equally importantly, the awareness raising and community spirit essential in these efforts truly reflects the compassion and commitment shown by all involved. 14
esdas r THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL SUPPORTERS! Surrey County Council Surrey SURREY The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner in Surrey pcc COUNTY COUNCIL Reigate & Ban5tead BOIIOIIfjH COIIry(-II_ Reigate and Banstead Borough Council B5(1d l frlotly l R•dPull l Rol• Molevalley Tandridse Mole Valley District Council District Council Tandridge District Council NHS Surrey Police Surrey Heartlands ainlcal Commissiontng Group Lloyds Bank Foundation Nationwide Building Society LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION EY¥rAwA RICHMQIID FULQWSHIP NHS Surrey Heartlands Richmond Fellowship Nationwide Foundation co op The Hobson Charity Loc•1 Communlty Fund Thanks also go to all our individual donors, local businesses and faith and community organisations who make such a wonderful contribution to our work 15
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial Review of the Year Ended 31 March 2024 During this financial year, funds received were spent across our community and specialist outreach and children's services supporknng Survivors of domestic abuse and their children in East Surrey. Total income for the year was £1,254,186 compared to £1,068,780 in 202213. We were able to expand our services signiftcantly with the sUPPOrt of ourfunder5. Grants from Surrey County Council, the Ministry of Justice and the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey enabled us to extend our adult outreach services to both adults and children. We also received additional funding for the specialist outreach work, as detailed in this Annual Report, to finance our work with survivors with more complex needs. This year we received a high level of grdnt to support the Sanctuary Scheme that we operate both for survivors in East Surrey and for those requiring high-cost home security measure5 across the county. We continued to receive a major grdnt from The Uoyds Bank Foundation towards our core costs. We benefitted from the final year of a grant from the Nationwide Building Society community fund to support our specialised outreach 5UPPOrt to survivors requiring support to access secure accommodation especially when experiencing multiple disadvantages. Expenditure in the year increased to £1,129,276 from £894,493 in 2022/23. This wa5 partly due to rise in staff costs with higher staff hours worked and pay rates increased to adjust for the cost of living crisis and the need to attract and retain high quality stsff. Furthermore, securing increased funding for both the Sanctuary Scheme and for support to survivors in financial hardship, provided the opportunity of higher expenditure in both of those areas of our services. The overall surplus for the year was £124,910 compared to £174,287 in 2022/23 which increased our overall reserves to £666,198 in line with the Reser4es Policy set out below. The charitable compan(s incoming and outgoing resources all related to continuing activities. The charitable company has no recognised gains or losses other than the net movement in funds for each year. The financial statements comply with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 "Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial ReportTng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective l January 2015)" "Financial Reportrng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2QK)6. Investment policy The trustees have adopted a policy forthe management of the charity's funds which limits the amount placed with any one financial institution otherthan with its main banker, Lloyds. and further mitigates risk by seeking to place funds Dn deposit in a way that they feel is prudent in the prevailing economic climate. The charity's income is received by various payments in an uneven pattern over the financial year and careful management of the funds available ensures that whilst suffi'cient funds are always on hand to meet expected expenditure, furtherfund5 may always be withdrawn from deposit to cater for any unforeseen expenditure. The charity has no intention of increasing the level of risk taken with its investments to try to increase interest receipts. 16
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) FINANCIAL REVIEW CONT. Reserves policy The trustees are mindful of their Stewardship responsibilities and ESDAS. Reserves policy reflects the guidance of the Charity Commission. Therefore. it is the policy of ESDA5 that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use are maintained at a level to cover 3- 6 months of expenditure, contrartual commitments in respect of its property lease and potential staff redundancies. The trustees consider that reserves at that level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in fundin& they will be sufficient to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised or survivors assisted in finding alternative sources of support. The trustee5 review the level of reserves each year. 17
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memordndum and Articles of Association and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. Appointment of trustees Trustees are appointed by the existing board. Before new trustees are appointed the board determines what new attributes and knowledge are needed within the board and shortlisting and interviews then take pla with approval being voted on by existing trustees. New trustees have training and induction to familiarise themselves with their responsibilities and the charity itself. Trustees retire and are considered for reappointment in line with the procedures Set out in the Memorandum and Arttcles of Association, Organisational structure The board of trustees is responsible for the strategic dIrtIon and policies of the charity in line with its stated mission. They also set the remuneration for the Chief Executive. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Chief Executive along with the senior management team. The Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring the charity delivers the services specified and follows the strategy developed by the trustees. Risk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable a$5urdnce against fraud and error. To that end a risk register is maintained which is regularly reviewed by the senior management and board of trustees. Where significant risks are identified, policies, plans and procedures are established to mitigate or minimise the risk and then are regularly monitored. In common with most charities, the loss of fvnding is always a significant risk. The trustees have therefore developed a strategic plan to diversify income and are appointing an external fundraiser to continue this plan. To ensure a high level of health and safety for stsff, volunteers and clients the charity strives to achieve best practice in respect of its safeguarding responsibilities. 18
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDA5) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered company number 3585674 Registered charity number 1092643 Principal and registered office Redhill Chambers. 2D High Street. Redhill, Surrey, RHI IRJ Trustees Michelle Diane Arnold (Chair} lan Vinall Charlotte Nicola Matier Rebecca Claire Berry Jonathan William Stanley Swain Toluwase Victoria Oladosu (appointed 30 May 2023) Juliet Mary Smith (appointed 30 May 20231 (resigned l August 2024} Joanna Marie Hynes {appointed 30 May 20231 Caroline Smith (resigned 4 July 20231 Consultant to trustees Kerry Chief Executive Officer Michelle A Blunsom MBE Auditors Bennewith, 3 Wey Court, Mary Road, Guildford, Surrey, GUI 4QU Principal bankers Lloyds Bank plc, l London Road, Redhill, RHI IND 19
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees {who are also directors of ESDAS for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees 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 frdir 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 year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstently; observe the method5 and principles in the Charity SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unle55 It is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to 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 detettion of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the trustees are aware: there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unawa. and the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. Auditors The auditors, Bennewith 2018 Limited (Statutory Auditors), will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 29 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Michelle Arnold- Chair and Trustee 20
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) REPORT OFTHE INDEPENDENT AUDITORSTOTHETRUSTEES Opinion We have audited the financial statements of East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service- acronym ESDAS I'the charitable company") for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet. the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the revised financial statements including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: give a true and fair view, seen as at the date of the original financial statements were approved, of the state of the charitable company's affair5 85 at 31 March 2024 and of its incoming resource5 and application of resour5 including its income and expenditure for the year then ended,. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice seen as at the date the original financial statements were approved; have been property prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI {ISAs UK) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are i Urther described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that a levant to our audit of the revised financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trusteeg use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the revised financial ststements is appropriate. Based on the work we performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other information The trustees are responsible for the Dther information. The other inft)rmation comprises the inft)rmation included in the Annual Report. other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express anyform of assurance conclusion thereon. 21
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES (cont.) In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the revised financial statements. or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatement, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material mi55tatement of this other information. we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Matters on which we are required to report by exception We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: the information given in the Report of the Trustees is inconsistent in any material respect with the revised financial ststements; or the charitable company has not kept adequate accounting records; or the financials statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more f ully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities, the trustees {who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purp05e of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees deterniine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial ststements, the tnjstees are sponsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made of having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain rea50nable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these revised financial statements. Irregularities. including frdud. are instances of non-compliance wtth laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above. to detect material misstatements in respett of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below. We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the entity and determined the m05t significant are those that relate to FRS 102 Section IA, pension laws and regulations and tax regulations. 22
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES (cont.) We assessed the risk of material misstatement in respect of fraud as follows: Enquiries made of management and those charged wtth governance Analytical procedures were used to identify if there were any unusual or unexpected relationships Discussion5 Wlth management to identify any fraud risk fartors of related paty relationships and transactions Based on the results of our risk assessment we designed our audit procedure5 to identify non- compliance with such laws and regulations identified above. Enquiries were made of management and those charged with governan. We corroborated our enquiries through the review of Board minutes and other papers provided. There was no contradictory evidence. We considered the risk of fraud through management override and. in response, we incorporated testing of manual journal entries into our audit approach. We tested year end journals as well as journal entries throughout the year. There were no transactions identified outside the normal course of business. Based on the results of our risk assessment we designed our audit procedures to identify and to address material misstatements in relation to fraud. We incorporated an element of unpredittability in the selection of the nature, timing and extend of audit procedures. Where transaction meeting risk criteria were identified, we carried out further work such a5 additional testing. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the revised financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.or auditorsres onsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company'5 trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in the auditors. POrt and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone otherthan the charitable company and the charitable company'5 trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Bennewith 2018 Limited (Statutory Auditors) Eligible to act as an audttor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 26 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU14XA 23
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Statement of Financial Activities- Year Ended 31 March 2024 Ilotes Unre5trirted funds Restrirted funds 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds INCOME Donations Charitable activities Investment income Other income 50,312 82,390 20,420 3.159 1,300 1,096,605 51,612 1,178,995 20,420 3,159 21,952 1.043,803 1,986 1,039 Total Income 156,281 1,097,905 1.254,186 1,068,780 EXPENDITURE Costs of generating funds Charitable activities 13,3861 (3,386) 18541 11,125,890) 11,125.890) (893,6391 Total Expenditure 13,3861 11,125,890) 11,129,276) 1894,4931 Net income 152,895 (27,985) 124,910 174,287 Transfers between funds NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 152,895 127,9851 124,910 174,287 Total funds brought forward 431,298 109,990 541.288 367,QKJI FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 584,193 82.005 666.198 541,288 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities. 24
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Balance Sheet- As at 31 March 2024 Co registration No. 3585674 Notes 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 134,443 794,033 124,521 663,532 928.476 788,053 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (262,278) 1246,765} NEf ASSETS 666.198 541,288 FUNDS Restricted funds Unrestricted funds- -contingency reserve -General purpose fund li 82,005 109,990 li 573,996 10,197 422,996 8,302 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 666,198 541,288 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not deposited notice. pursuant to Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 requirin8 an audit of these financial statements. The directors have acknowledged their responsibilities for: al ensurin8 that the charitable company keeps accounting records in accordance with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and b} preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable cornpany as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 3nd 395 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. These financial statement5 have been audited under the requirements of Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to chaf Itable companies subject to the small companies regime. th These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 November 2024 and were signed on its behalf bv: Michelle Arnold- Chair and Trustee 25
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Cash Flow Statement-year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 Cash flows from operating activities 110,081 31,408 Interest received 20.420 1,986 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year 130,501 33,394 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 66331 630,138 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 794,033 663,532 Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities 31.3.24 31.3.23 Net income for the year 124,910 174,287 Adjustments for: Interest received Ilncreasel / decrease in debtors Increase / Idecreasel in creditors and grants in advance (20,420) (9,922) 15,513 11,9861 162,2061 178,6871 Net cash provided by operating activities 110,081 31,408 26
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements-year Ended 31 March 2024 STATUTORY INFORMATION The charitable company is registered in England and Wales as a company limited by guarantee. Its registered office is at Redhill Chambers 2D High Street. Redhill, Surrey. RHI IIU. The registration numbers are shown on page 18. ESDAS is a public benefit charty whose objective is to provide a service to specific members of the general public as set out in the Annual Report and not to provide a financial return to members. l. Accounting policies The principal accounting policie5 are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year. 1.1 Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Accounting and Reporting by Charities: statement of Recommended Prattice, applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK IFRS 102) 'Financial Reporting Standard 102, and the Companies Act 2006. 1.2 Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities On the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably except for certain income which is recognised in the period specified by the donor. Where the donor has specified that the grant is to be related to a fixed period for a specific use, these funds will be treated as deferred income and released to the Statement of Financial Activities to match the related expendtture. 1.3 Expenditure Expenditure is recogni5ed on an accruals basis as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure includes costs that can be allocated directly to artivities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. 1.4 Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives of the charity at the discretion of the trustees. Designated fund5 have been set aside by the charrty for a particular purpose. These funds remain unrestricted and can be used for another purpose at the trustees. discretion. Restricted fund5 are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or when the funds are raised for a parttcular restricted purpose. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each funds is included in the notes to the financial statements. 27
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) - Year Ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policies (continued) 1.5 Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities and is not registered for VAT. 1.6 Fixed assets The charity doesn't capitali5e assets that cost less than £2,OCK). Any assets over that amount would be capitalised and depreciated in accordance with their useful life. 1.7 Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Ststement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. 1.8 Going Concern The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Trustees do not believe there are any material uncertainties that cast doubt on whether the charity is a going concern. 28
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 2 Income from charitable operations Unrestricted funds Restricted nds 31.3.24 Total 31.3.23 Total SCC SDAP partnership contract Ministry of Justice IDVA grant Public Health complex need5 grant Local authorityfvnding.. RBCC, MVDC, TDC RBBC Household Support Fund MVDC Household Support Fund 5CC Emergency Client OPCC Perpetrator Hub Grant Company of Actuaries Charitable Trust Sanctuary Scheme grant SCC Hospital IDVA grant IRIS East Surrey NHS Surrey Heartlands grant OPCC police advocate grant OPCC counselling grdnt OPCC children and young persons, grant OPCC Stalking advocate grant OPCC VAWG prevention projett grant OPCC additional grants SCC safer accommodation grant SCC Bridge the Gap expenses grant Surrey Police HHPU grant NHS GP Event CFS INHS Charities Together) grant CFS children and young persons. grant CFS Rest and Digest National Lottery Community Grant CHC RBBC volunteers project grant Lloyds Bank Charitable Foundation grant Nationwide Community HMDAW grant Richmond Fellowship grdnt Tesco Community Trust grant Vinci Charitable Trust grant Waitrose Community Matters grant Co-op Community Fund grant The Hobson Charity Grant Leadership Training Grant RBBC Survivors Workshop Women's Aid Emergency Support Grants Survivors Steering Group grants Earned income 196,596 140,745 22.025 42.735 31,540 11,315 io.oco 66,366 196,596 140.745 22,025 42,735 31,540 11.315 10,000 66,366 196,596 118,557 43,465 39,490 31,OCKJ 5,500 5,000 5,213 5.000 100,666 47,115 69,652 20,324 42,000 12,250 9,120 44,059 24,806 4,765 53,813 1,250 9,568 85,000 51.048 65.280 20,324 42,000 12,250 9,120 45,958 47,181 85.000 51,048 65,280 20.324 42,000 12,250 9,120 45,958 47,181 53,813 1,250 9,568 2.500 10,417 2,875 2,000 26,387 4,634 25,000 32,418 3,126 53,813 1.250 9,568 2,500 10,417 2,875 2,000 26,387 4,634 25,000 32,418 3,126 25,000 4,026 2,156 27.667 24,938 3,126 1,375 5,000 1,429 4,299 1,634 9,000 1,800 4,735 4,750 1,215 1,634 9,000 1,800 4,735 4,750 1,215 82,390 82,390 53,637 82,390 1,096,605 1.178,995 1,043,803 Other income of £3,15912023-£1,0391 is generated from fundraising activities. 29
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements {continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 3 Donations Unrestricted funds Restrirted nds 31.3.24 Totsl 31.3.23 Total Donations Donations from related parties 50,072 240 50,312 1,300 51372 240 51,61Z 21,162 790 21,952 1,300 Donations of £240 were received from I trustee during the year12023 - £790). There were no other related party transactions in the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023-£Nill. 4 Expenditure Charitsble Governance Expenditure 31.3.24 Total 31.3.23 Total Costs dirertly allocated to activities Direct staff salaries, Nl and pensions Travelling and staff expenses Recruitment costs Consultancy Group work and volunteer expenses Counselling and survivor group costs Client and family financial support Sanctuary scheme Children's support Staff training and external supervision 550,355 14,904 2.827 37,261 20,873 36,630 65.773 87,787 8,303 28,663 550,355 14,904 2,827 37,261 ZO,873 36.630 65.773 87,787 8,303 28,663 457,338 12,000 780 22,916 6,754 18,389 54,769 60,252 7,796 18,199 Support costs allocated to activities Premises Costs Central staff salaries, Nl and pensions General running costs Office equipment Project costs Auditors. remuneration / examinerfs fee Legal fees 38,438 151,397 52.992 17,349 6.838 38,438 151.397 52.992 17,349 6,838 5,500 31,467 139,639 40,136 9,628 6.469 5,860 1,247 5,500 Expenditure on charitable activities 1,120,390 5,500 1.125,890 893,639 Costs of generating funds 3,386 854 Total expenditure 1.129.276 894,493 30
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements {continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 5 Employees 31.3.24 Totsl 31.3.23 Totsl Employee costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 6Z9,263 53.496 18,993 534,948 46.871 15,158 701,752 596,977 Number of employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was: No. No. Charitable activities Support staff 20 16 24 19 The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding pension costs) exceeded £60,ChJO was: £60,001- £70,OIXI £70.001- £80,000 ESDAS contributes to a defined contribution pension scheme for all employees unless they choose to opt out. Trustee Remuneration and Related Party Tran5artions None of the trustees received remuneration, benefits, or expense reimbursements from the charity during the year12023 - nil). Donation5 of £240 were received from trustees bythe charity in the year (2023 - £7901. Hamilton Safeguarding Consultancy Ltd was paid £400 during the period for safeguarding training provided to ESDAS staff. Trustee R Berry is a director of the company. There were no related partytransactions during the year12023- nill. The total remuneration paid to Key Management Personnel was £75,06412023- £67,117). The charity is also making contributions to a defined contribution pension scheme for one member of Key Management Personnel (2023- one). Taxation As a charity, ESDAS is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gain5 Att 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charttable objects. No tax charges arose forthe charity during the year (2023- nill. 31
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 8 Debtors: amounts falling due within one year 31.3.24 Totsl 31.3.23 Total Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors 116,707 17,736 49,073 33,172 42,276 134,443 124,521 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 31.3.24 Total 31.3.23 Totsl Trade creditors Accruals Deferred income- Grants received in advance Other creditors 176,075 IIA91 74,712 33,853 16,168 161,215 35,529 262,278 246,765 During the year ESDAS acted as intermediary agent for three other Surrey domestic abuse outreach provider5 (Your Sanctuary. North Surrey DomesticAbuse Services and South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Services) and as an agent it: received funds of £2,391,085 12023- £2,329,885) paid out funds of £1,663,019 (2023- £1,679,628) charged lead provider fees of £48,797 (2023 - £46,022) and owed 158,78812023 - £35,529) to other providers and was owed 7,69412023- £42,276) as at 31" March 2024. The deferred income all relates to grants received where the gtver allocated the funds to a future period. Movement in deferred income: B/F £161,215, released £127,935, deferred in year £41,432. 10 Operating lease commitments 31.3.24 31.3.23 Totsl Totsl Minimum lease payments under nOnanCelIable operating leases relating to premises rent up to the expiry date fall due as follows: Within one year Between two and five years 40,974 48,955 31,500 85,071 89,929 116,571 During the year, £48,504 of expenses related to operating lease payments. 32
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Ststements (continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 11 Movement of funds Balan at Incoming l April Resources 2023 Resources Trnnsfèrs expended Balance of 31 March 2024 REsTricfED FUNDS SCC SDAP partnership contract Ministry of Justice IDVA grant Public Health complex needs Locol auth. RBBC, MVDC &TDC R8BC Household Support Fund MVDC Household Supp. Fund SCC Emergency Client Perpetrator Hub Grant Sanctuary Scheme SCC Hospital IDVA IRIS East Surrey NHS Surrey Heartlands grant OPPC police advocate OPCC counselling grant OPCC children & young person's grant OPCC Stalking advocate OPCC VAWG prevention project grant SCC safer accomm. grant SCC Bridge the gap grdnt Surrey police HHPU grdnt NHS GP Event CFS children and young person's grant CFS rest and digest CFS for Mental Health National Lottery Community CHC RBBC volunteers project Lloyds Charitsble Foundation Nationwide Community HMDAW grant Richmond Fellowship grdnt The Hobson Charity Grant Vinci Charitable Trust grant Leadership Training Grant Co-op Community Fund grant RBBC Survivors Workshops Women's Aid Emergencv Support Survivors Steering Group Donations 37,487 196.596 {215,7971 18.286 140,745 22.025 42,735 1140.7451 122,0251 (42,7351 31.540 131,5401 11,315 iO,OCKt 66.366 85,000 51,048 65,280 20,324 42,000 12.250 9,120 {11,315) (10,0001 166,3661 187,7871 151,0481 {65,2801 (20,3241 142,OCQI 112.2501 19,120) 43,846 41.059 45,958 47,181 {45.958) 147,1811 25,348 1,136 53,813 1,250 9.568 2.500 2,875 159,220) {2,336) (9.5681 12,5001 12,8751 19,941 50 2,000 10,417 26,387 4.634 25,000 32,418 (2,000) (10,4171 126.3871 14.6341 125,OD)) {32,4181 3,126 9,000 13.1261 17,6311 {1.545) (1.800) (1,6341 (4.7351 14,750) 1.369 1,545 1,800 1,634 4.735 4.750 628 1,215 1,300 109,990 1.097,905 (1,8431 1.300 82.005 Total Restricted Funds 11.125,8901 33
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES {ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 11 Movement of funds (continued) General Designated funds funds Restricted funds Total Summary of movement in funds in the year Balances at l April 2023 8.302 422,996 109,990 541,288 Movement in the year -Incoming resources -Resources expended -Transfers 156.281 {3.3861 (151,C(JO) 1,097.905 1,254,186 0 11,125,890) 11,129,276) 151,000 Balances at 31 March 2024 10,197 573,996 82,005 666,198 Assets and liabilities related to each class of funds General: Debtor5 £30,592, Creditors1£20,395) Designated: Cash at bank and in hand £741.167, Creditors1£167,1711 Restricted: Debtors £103,851, Cash at bank and in hand £52,866, Creditors (£74,712) 12 Purpose of funds Restrirtedfvnds Surrey County Council Funding from Surrey County Council supported the provision of outreach support services for adults and children through the SDAP partnership Contratt. The SCC funded a specialist hospital-based IDVA worker for a second year and contributed towards the costs of the IRIS Advocator working with General Practttioners. A grant was also provided from SCC'S Household Support Fund for us to distribute to survivors in financial hardship to assist with fuel, food and other essential items. Sanctuary Scheme The Sanctuary Scheme finances changes to properties leg. new locks, doors and sanctuary room5} to improve security if a survtvor elert5 to remain in their home. This year, there was a significant uplift in the restricted funding provided by Sccfor this purpose. Safer Accommodation To provider safer accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse. in addition to the Santtuary Scheme, SCC funded a specialist Housing IDVA to a55iSt survivors facing housing challenges. Ministry of Justice Grants were provided by the MOJ to provide additional support for adult and children's IDVA services. 34
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 12 Purpose of funds Icont.) Office of Police and Crime Commissioner forsurrey Funding from the OPCC supported specialist IDVA staff including a Police Advocate, a Stalking Advocate and a Violence Against Women and Girls Prevention worker. The OPCC also contributed to a Children and Young People's worker supporting survivors aged 16- 24. The OPCC also provided grants to support other projects such as the Partner Link Project and a counselling programme. Public Health Public Health provided a grdnt to extend outreach work with survivors with complex needs. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council RBBC continued to fund outreach services in their area. They also supported the salary costs of the IRIS Advocator across that Borough. They also provided a significant grant from their Household Support Fund for survivors living in the borough and requiring linancial support with fuel, food and other essential items during the current cost-of-living crisis. Mole Valley Di5trirt Council MVDC supported outreach services in their area and provided Household Support Fund grants for us to distribute to survivors in financial hardship in the Mole Valley district. Tandridge District Council Funding for outreach services was provided by Tandridge District Council for survivors living in that area. They also supported the salary costs of the IRIS Advocator vrforking with General Practitioners in Tandridge. NHS Surrey Heartlands This funding continued to support outreach work throughout East Surrey. Company of Artuaries Charitable Trust This charitable trust provided a grant to support ESDAS, volunteer programme. Surrey Police High Harm Perpetrator Unit This fund is to support survivors during the work of the Surrey Police's perpetrator work. Community Foundation for Surrey Grants from CFS funded increased levels of 5UPPOrt for children and young people and, through a CFS INHS Charities Together) Grant also supported the mental health and wellbeing of adult survivors. Creating Healthy Communities Reigate & Banstead Borough Council This fund from RBBC was for the development of a training programme, in partnership with Against Violence & Abuse, to support and train survivors of domestic abuse who want to provide peer support to others in similar situations. Lloyds Bank Foundation This grant was for three-year funding towards ESDAS, core costs operating its charitable activities. The Lloyds Bank Foundation also facilitated specialist consultancy to support the development of the charity's Risk Register, Policies and Procedures and Equality. Diversity and Inclusion practices. 35
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 12 Purpose of funds Icont.) Nationwide Community A Nationwide Community grdnt funded a new Housing & Multiple Disadvantage Domestic Abuse Worker for two years. Richmond Fellowship This funding was used to improve partnership working for those survivors experiencing mental ill health. Co-op Community Fund This fund supported therapeu1ic play therapy ftjr child survivors of domestic abuse to assist with their recovery. Unrestrirtedfvnds Donations made by members of the public or organisations which are not restricted are held for use in assisting survivors and their families dirertly. A Contingency Reserve has been estsblished as a Designated Fund to provide a resource so that, in the event of grdnts to the charity ending, the charity could administer its affairs in an orderly manner and continue to support existing clients for a period of 3-4 months in line with the ommendations of the Charity Commission. This reserve includes an allowance ft)rthe potential cost of staff redundancies and the charity's contrdctual commitment in respect of its property lease. The Contingency Reserve is deemed necessary due to the financial uncertainly caused by ESDAS having to re-apply ft)r the majority of funding with the decisions of that process only being known shortly before the beginning of each new financial year. It is essential not only for the security of employees but also for our vulnerable client group, whose lives and welfare could be endangered bv a sudden curtailment of our sUPPOrt. Fund TransFers- During the year, funds were transferred from General Funds to the Contingency Reserve Designated Fund to ensure there are sufficient funds to support stsff and vulnerable clients if significant grant funding is withdrawn. 36
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) - Year Ended 31 March 2024 13 Comparatives for the Ststement of Financial Activities Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 31.3.23 Totsl funds INCOME Donations Charitable attivtthes Investment income Other income 21,952 53,637 1,986 1,039 21.952 1,043,803 1.986 1.039 990,166 Total Income 78,614 990,166 1.068,780 EXPENDITURE Costs of generating funds Charitable activities 1854) (8541 1893,639) 1893,6391 Total Expenditure (8541 (893,6391 {894.493) Net income 77,760 96,527 174,287 Transfers between funds NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 77,760 96,527 174,287 Total funds brought forward 353,538 13,463 367,1 FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 431,298 109,990 541,288 37
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements {continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 14 Comparatives for movement of funds Balance at Incoming Resources l April ReSouS expended 2022 Transfer5 Balante of 31 March 2023 RESTRicfED FUNDS SCC SDAP partnership contrart Ministry of Justice IDVA grant Public Health complex needs ocol authorityfunding.. Relte and Banstead, Mole Valleyand Tandridge RBBC household support fund MVDC household sUPPOrt fund SCC household support fund Partner Link outreach Company of Attuaries Charitable Trust Sanctuary Scheme SCC Hospital IOVA IRIS- RBBC and MVDC NHS Surrey Heartlands grdnt OPCC police advocate OPCC coun5elling OPCC stalking advocate OPCC VAWG prevention project grant OPCC additional grants SCC safer accommodation grant SCC Bridge the gap expenses grant Surrey police HHPU grant CFS INHS Charities Together) CFS children and young people's grant CFS RBBC volunteers project 8fdnt Lloyds Bank Charitsble Foundation grant Nationwide Community HMDAWgrènt Richmond Fellowship grant Tesco Community Trust grant Vinci Charitable Trust grant Waitrose Community Mattersgrant Co-op Community Fund grant Raven Brighter Futures Community Play therapy grant The Hobson Charity Gatwick Airport Community Trust Other specific use 196,596 {159,109} 118,557 1118,5571 43,465 143,4651 39,490 (39.490) 37.487 31,000 131,0001 5.500 15,500) 5,000 15,000) 5,213 15,213) 5,000 {5,0001 100,666 160,2521 47,115 147,5111 69.652 169.6521 20,324 {20,324) 42,000 (42,000) 12,250 112,250} 44,059 144,0591 24,806 {24,8061 4,765 14.765) 53,813 (28,465) 1,250 (1141 9,568 19,5681 25,000 125,0001 4,026 14.026) 2,156 {2,1561 27.667 127,6671 24,938 124,9381 3,126 13,126) 1,375 11,875) 5.000 13,455} 1,429 11,4291 4,299 14,2991 12,935) {2,130) 12,9111 (7701 12,098) 3,432 43,846 25,348 1,136 500 1,545 2,935 2,130 2,911 770 785 1.942 628 Total Restricted Funds Movement 13,463 990,166 {893,639} 109,990 38
EAST SURREY DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES (ESDAS) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)- Year Ended 31 March 2024 14 Comparatives for movement of funds (continued) General Desiated funds funds Re5trirted funds Total Summary of movement in funds in the comparative year Balances at l April 2022 Movement in the year -Incoming resources -Resources expended -Transfers 1,698 351,840 13,463 367,001 78,614 {8541 171,156) 990,166 1,068,780 0 1893,6391 {894,493) 71,156 Balances at 31 March 2023 8,302 422,996 109,990 541,288 15 Charty ststus The organisation is a charitsble company limited by guarantee. Registered as a company in the UK (company number: 35856741 and as a charity with The Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number". 10926431. The registered office address of the organisation is: Redhill Chambers, 2D High Street, Redhill, Surrey, RHI IRI 39
GLOSSARY ANNUAL REPORTGLOSSARY CAMHS CFS DA ESDAS HIDVA IDVA IRIS MARAC MOJ MVDC opcc RBBC SaSH scc SDAP SORP SSG VAWG Child & Adolescent Mentsl Health Services Community Foundation for Surrey Domestic Abuse East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services Hospital Independent Domestic Wiolence Advisor Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Identification & Referral to Improve Safety Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference Ministry of Justi Mole Valley District Council Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Su55ex and Surrey Hospitsl Surrey County Council Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership Statement of Recommended Practice Survivors Steering Group Violence Against Women and Girls 40