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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
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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.

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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

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"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 suc￿Ssful 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
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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
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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 experien￿5 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.
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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 f￿e-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
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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.
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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-
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
B￿5(*1d l frlotl*y 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¥r￿AwA
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
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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.
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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.
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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 dI￿rtIon 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.
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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
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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
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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 resour￿5 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.
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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.
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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 2￿6
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey GU14XA
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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.
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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
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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
663￿31
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 nOn￿anCelIable 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 ReSou￿S 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.. Rel￿te 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 Desi￿ated
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
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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
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