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Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Registered number-. 04691516 Charity number- 1098726 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex (A company limited by guarantee) Unaudited Trustees. report and financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2023

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Contents Page Trustees. report Independent examiner's report Statement of flnanclal actlvltles 19 20 Balance sheet Statement of cash flov 23 Notes to the financial statements 24-43

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. Worthing Women's Aid {trading as Safe in Sussex) IA Company Limited by Guarantee) Directors, and Trustees Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2023 The Trustees of Safe in Sussex are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice1SORP20191 Accounting and Reporting by Charities FRS102, the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006. Reference and Administration details of the Chari Charity number: Registered Number.. Principal Office 1098726 04691516 The Rear of I to7 Elm Park Ferring Worthing West Su55ex BN12 5RN Directors rustees The Dirertors of the company are its Trustees for the purpose of Charity Law. The Trustees who served during the year and since the year end were as follows: Appointment Date 1310112020 1911012022 2111112011 Standing down September 2023 Resignation Date Trustee Leslie Groves Williams Mla Motter Trustee Role Chair Deputy Chair Sue Kropf Sam Walker Service User Trustee Policy and S3fegu3rding Trustee Business Development and Marketing Trustee HR TrLJStee 1410412015 Deborah Binks-moore 3011112022 2210212023 2810412023 1910412021 07/0912022 1910712021 1910712021 Katrina Haines Jennifer Ashton Diversity and Inclusion Trustee Finance Trustee Karen Brown Liz Hall Tana Jackson Staff Engagement Trustee Company Secretary Income Generation Trustee Tamsln Halg 0910912022 Page I

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. HR Specialist Trustee 0110312021 Marketing & Communications Trustee Jo Doswell 0710912022 31110/2022 Germaine Faulkner 18/01/2021 0610412020 2110512018 Katie Byrnes Jennifer King Legal Trustee Co-chair 2210912022 0710912022 Structure overnance and mana ement The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee. It has no share capital and is therefore governed by a memorandum and articles of association which is dated 10th March 2003. The Articles and Memorandum of Safe in Sussex were reviewed and updated in 2022 and amendments were approved by the Charity Commission. The liability of each member in the event of the winding up is limited to £1. The Charity is administered by the Trustee Board, which allows for up to 12 elected Trustees (Directors) who currently meet every six weeks. Others attend the meeting on invitation of the Trustees and are non-voting observers. The Trustees are elerted by the members and hold office for three years and are eligible for re-election. The Trustees have the power to co-opt further members to serve on the Trustee Board up to a maximum of three terms. Four new trustees joined the Board this financial year with excellent relevant skills and experience. They replaced trustees who had reached the end of their term or who stood down for other reasons. The focus of recruitment has been on ensuring that each Board member brings a specific area of expertise required for delivery of our Strategic Plan. A skills and diversity audit was conducted in 2022 and this will be used to guide future recruitment as Board members retire from their roles. There is one position for a former service user on the Board and nearly all trustees bring lived experience of domestic abuse either from within their immediate family or through supporting extended family members or close friends. Induction for new Trustees is subject to a formal procedure, targeted at the specific needs of the organisation, using REACH volunteering and local volunteer sites to attract the right candidates with the right skills and backgrounds. The Trustees continue to work hard and make very good progress regarding the review of their governance effectiveness against principles as set out in the Charity Governance Code. The charity has formally signed up to the code and will continue with an annual self-assessment at an annual Away Day. All trustees receive an induction and continuing development programme. One or two Away Days are now held each year to monitor and set the broad direction for the organisation, as well as to monitor the working of the Board and to provide ongoing capacity building to ensure trustee knowledge and skills are kept up to date. Page 2

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. education. freedom. Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation and the production of the overall strategic policy, in consultation with the senior management team. The Trustees ensure that any major decisions and developments are made in line with the strategy or are in sympathy with the overall aims and objectives. Administrative procedures have been improved to ensure that all decision5 made and actions required are systematically followed up on both between and at each Board meeting. All Trustee decisions are minuted and tracked as an integral part of the governance process. Operational decisions are delegated to the CEO and senior management team who are required to regularly report to the Trustee Board. The Board continues to regularly input into and review an overarching Risk Register for all areas of the organisation. A section is planned to be reviewed at each Board meeting, meaning all sections will be reviewed on an annual basis. An annual staff engagement survey and follow up pulse survey was introduced by the Board in early 2022 and feedback by staff has allowed governors and management to take appropriate actions to improve staff engagement. The Trustee and Governance Policy was updated in April 2023 and trustees review organi5ational policie5 on rotation to ensure that policies remain up to date, appropriate and relevant. No conflicts of interest have arisen during this financial year. Safe in Sussex has 26 members of staff and 10 volunteers. Ob'ectives and artivities Established in 1977, Worthing Women's Aid, now trading a5 Safe in Su55ex, has the following objectives= l. Increase community knowledge of domestic abuse and healthy relationships15ervice providers, businesses, schools, general publicl; and increase community ability and capacity to take action to prevent and respond to domestic abuse (including schools, f rontline public service professionals) 2. Increase awarene55 of our services to ensure that those who need to access our services are able to get 5UPPOrt in a timely and holistic way. 3. Deliver holistic, services with a whole family approach. This encompasses prevention Ischools, outreach), crisis response (helpline, refuge), support, including peer 5UPPOrt, (refuge, community groups) and recovery Igroupsl 4. Improve incluslvity of Safe in Su55ex services (through reducing barriers for male and female victims/survivors, including minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with Page 3

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. complex needs as well as through engaging service users systematically in quality assurance, and, for example, in translation of core literature). Outcomes Our strategic plan highlights outcomes that Safe in Sussex seeks to contribute to. Our new monitoring and evaluation framework pulls out output indicators for each outcome. This is our first year of reporting against the monitoring and evaluation framework. Below we highlight key results for each of the indicators. We will continue to improve our systems for results-based reporting as well as our evidence gathering over the coming year. Outcome I: People living in West Sussex have increased knowledge about domestic abuse and healthy relationships Outputs/outcomes People accessing SIS community group programmes report increased knowledge of domestic abuse Output indicators Number Freedom participants who reported knowledge of DA and Impact Numerator 317 programme increased Number of participants of Hope 2 Recovery Programme who reported increased knowledge of DA Number of times SIS invited to present at community groups such as Wl, etc. 85 People in the community have increased knowledge on types and impact of abusive behaviour 16 Proportion of participants who understood S basic concepts of abuse following presentation/talk/workshop Number of refuge clients attending SIS group work 64 RefLJge residents groLJP support to increase their knowledge of healthy relationships access 19 During this year we have continued to deliver our Community Group programmes across the county of West Sussex with a combination of online and face-to-face available. Women who have completed the Freedom Programme evaluation told us ofthe positive impact through attending the group: -It has helped me to recognise and understand domestic abuse. Things that I didn't reolise w05 abuse, l just thought it was normal. Realising that things hoven't been myfault." -1 have enjoyed meeting others in the same situotion. Notfeeling judged. It hos mode me stronger and more confident to speak up.- "It has ab501utely changed how I see other peoples, behaviour, I can tell what is going to happen next. I no longerfeel reolly confused." Page 4

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. - Ifeel empowered ond will recognize behoviours in other men I dote.- 'Ifind myself more able to identify abusive behaviours confidently." -1 am not mentally unstable, it was domestic obuse.- When asked what had been most useful about the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit Programme one woman wrote, For me to understond my boundaries. To understond thot l om ollowed my own opinion, wishes and not to blame myself. To Take responsibilityfor my happiness." The women told us through evaluation5 of the benefit5 of attending the programme.. -It has helped me realise I can move onfrom what happened to me and that being a victim doesn't determine who l am anymore. This course has been so incredibly helpful to me I wouldn't have been (Jble to attend Af zoom se55101Js were not offered us I have very young children. 'You cannot underestimate what a difference this has and 15 making to my life. My thoughts are v(Jlid. It did happen to me. l am of worth ond wh(Jt l um feeling is vGlid (Jnd not to be dismi55ed. Email sent to a group facilitator from a woman who has completed Freedom Programme and Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit= Just wanted to let you know how good I'mfeeling right nowl I'm ulone, single und not interested in ony sort of relationship ot the moment and I'm absolutely loving Atlllll Ifeel so heoledfrom within ond I wanted to tell you all whot a huge difference your meetings have mode to my life in understanding my self-worth and cupobilities as a strong independent wom(yn Illl" Feedback from attendees of Hope2Recovery Programme: "I con obsolutely soy that every occosionfor me with o huge help, becouse in my life it was a fontostic confirmotion thot mole virtims con 0150 get help and support. Well done." -1 definitelyfeel emotionolly stronger becouse l understond better now how I hove been treoted poorly and know what to look outfor in the future.- "Ifelt like I guined a much better understanding of what an abusive relationship consists of and the different things they do to control a victim. -Ifeel it has given me more of positive thought towards what thefuture might bring in terms of starting any potential relationships in thefuture and knowing that it IS Possible to think beyond whot hoppened to me ond how I can live with it better." Page 5

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. education. freedom. We have recruited a Training Coordinator who will be developing our training offer to increase knowledge of domestic abuse for professionals, voluntary organisations and businesses. Outcome 2: People living in West Sussex have increased awareness about where people can go for help and that they are entitled to get help as victims/5urvivors Outputs/outcomes Output indicators People living in West Sussex Number of referrals made to SIS recognise that they are in an abusive relationship and make informed choices moving forward Numerator 1049 Number of referrals made by SIS to other DA services 55 CYP/Adults who have accessed support from SIS share their experiences across various mediums to encourage others to take up support & reduce stigma of asking for help Number of attendees to Lived Experience Group Survivors give permission to share anonymised stories 54 West Sussex residents know that SIS can provide help Increased interaction on website referral page, social media, public events e.g. fundraising. knowledge of what help provided and how to access it Facebook reach 58,121 Increase of 85.9% posts 492 Followers: 2.375 Instagram reach 2.107 Increase of527.1% Followers 527 Page 6

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. West Sussex residents report Referral Source knowledge of SIS services with Social care 50 up-to-date information on what Councils 19 services are provided and how GP/NH526 to access support Citizens advice 2 CGL3 Friends/family 21 Mental health 66 Self-referral 268 Voluntary groups 2 Police 10 Probation I Other 71 National DA helpline 11 During this year we have seen a 30°A increase in referrals to our services with a total of 572 adults supported and 65 children through our refuge provision. Page 7

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. Area of Service Accessed Refuge 60 Dispersed Refuge 9 Freedom Programme in Community 137 Freèdom Programme online 184 Recovery Toolklt Women 77 Recovery Toolklt Men 8 Hope2Recovery Women 45 Hope2Recovery Men 40 Outreach Service Women 72 Outreach Service Men 43 LGBTQ+ Outreach se￿ice 21 To further promote involvement, co-production and improve service delivery we have formally developed a Lived Experience Group of people who have used our services. Currently the group meets quarterly, and members have reviewed our strategic plan, assisted in the recruitment process and are developing a handy guide for safe dating. Feedback from parents of children in refuge.. ou really helped Ichild's nome) along the woy with his development and leorning. Greot ploy sessions, different every week. The play sessions gove me my own time and it was greotfor (child'5 name) to spend time with other5." Page 8

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. education. freedom. 'The child sUPPOrt worker5 have helped with my child's social skills, confidence and {child'5 name) has absolutely loved her time spend with you both. I can't thonk you enough for being so wonderful ond providing Anv(Jlu(Jble support." Outcome 3: People living in West Sussex who have been affected by domestl¢ abuse take action Outputs/outcomes Output indicators Numerator People in West Sussex have Participants of Freedom Of those who completed the increased confidence & Programme report they are able evaluation form the average empowerment to not revert to to identify the early warning score recorded was 9.19 an abusive relationship signs of an abusive relationship Score rating from I strongly disagree to 10 strongly agree. People who come through refuge and outreach services go through the judicial system People affected by domestic abuse contact SIS Number of referrals for legal support services 98 Number of self-referrals to SIS services 268 Feedback from Refuge clients: o the wonderful teom of heroe5 Gt Safe in Sussex. I would not be able to occomplish moving on to the next chopter of my life without your help. You have all been instrumental you are oll heroes. The children and l ore groteful." '1 just wanted to thank youfor what you have donefor me. You don't know what I wa5 going through, there was a time when I gave up on everything because there was not a single re050n to. I wos reolly stressed ot thot time. But your timing in my life wos more than perfect, I sincerely appreciate everything you have donefor me. Thank you. I will miss you.- "l om more confident, feel sofe ond oble tofunction os o mother ond humon being ogoin. Ifeel free ond able to reclaim my identity. "I received supportfrom refugefor myself and my doughter. I needed support with childcare, odvise ond support with chollenging emotions etc. Ifelt that staff did all they could to help me. They gave me accurate and useful information. I received o lot of supportfor my daughter. I Page 9

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. received invaluable support, ond we will neverforget the help we have received during the last 10 months." "Coming to this service hos mode a positive difference in my life and AS one thing I do regret o lot, that I didn't askfor help earlier. Coming to the Refuge was scoryfor me in the beginning, but now, l om grateful that this Service exists. Can't have enough words to express how much support I needed and how much I received the whole time I have been here. Safe in Sussex did great job with myself, restarted me and gave me o good kickfor a new start in my life. Feedback from Outreach Clients: honk you again being there to encourage me throughout this Stressful process. 'Thank you so muchfor motivating me and helping me throughout these situations and cl(Jrifying the court detoils with my lowyer. Meeting you moke me so strong. Thonk youfor understanding." 'Safe in Sussex has been absolutely amazing throughout and has truly been the only service I hove occessed who Ifelt hos given me true support." Page 10

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. Sex of Adults Supported Female 504 • Male 63 • Intersex l • Non binary 3 • Other I Outcome 4: People living in West Sussex are able to access an effective co-ordinated statutory and voluntary service provision, Outputs/outcomes Services in Sussex le.g. GP, social care, housing etc.) have increased understanding on how to support people affected by domestic abuse Output indicators SIS represented at and contribute to other agency meetings Numerator 51 We are continuing to develop our partnership working with statutory and voluntary services to promote an effective provision in West Sussex. Outcome 5: SIS Is an Incluslve surlivor led organlsatlon with a whole famlly approach Outputs/outcomes Output indicators Numerator Clear mission statement about Publicity material, social media, Website refreshed accessibilitv who SIS works with website with accessibility tool tool installed on Website lune 2022 Page 11

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. education. freedom. Ethnicity of ad ults accessing services Whlte Brltlsh Eastern European Other Whlte Black & Whlter Carrlbbean Black & Whlte Afrlcan Whlte & Aslan Other mlxed Ethlnlc background Indlan Paklstanl Chlnese OtherAslan batkground Bla¢k African Black Caribbean Other Black background Arab Other Ethnic Group unknown Page 12

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. Age range of adults accessing support 250 200 150 100 50 19-24 25-34 3544 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 & over Age range of adults aC￿ssing support Outcome 6: $15 has the financial land human} resources to meet the core strategic objectives Outputsloutcomes Output indicators Numerator Repeat funding secured Number of successful grant li applications Number of paid training sessions delivered Independence stability improved financial Training Co-ordinator employed April 2023 After reviewing the viability of our charity shop in Broadwater Worthing with the increasing rents we took the decision to close it at the end of June 2022. Throughout this year the organisation took 'stock', following the pandemic, spending time ref lecting on and reviewing our working practices. We commenced a schedule of work to improvelrenovate our refuges installing a new kitchen at one property and plans to continue to update bathrooms within another property. A comprehensive review of our energy usage wa5 undertaken across the refuge provision, this included the commissioning of a company to carry out an energy efficiency review of all properties and we have begun to explore the benefit of installing solar panels. Page 13

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. education. freedom. Priorities for 2023-24 In addition to maintaining the quality of our existing commitment5 and services, we will target the following speclflc areas In 2023-2024: Funding for prevention work: secure funding for our work with children and young people in schools. Training: roll out our training offer to non-domestic abuse profe55ional5. businesses, voluntary organisations and community groups. Refuge.. purchase dispersed refuge accommodation to provide for people who may not be 5Ultable or find communal refuge living challenging. Client involvement- grow our Lived Experience Group and client involvement offer including recruitment of lived experience trustees and a range of opportunities including volunteering and training. Governance.. Continue to balance continuity and refreshment of the Board of Safe in Sussex to ensure an active and fully competent Board able to effertively lead strategy implementation and the wider governance of Safe in Sussex. Financial Situation: We are pleased to report that we have ended the year with a posltive result, having budgeted once again for a deficit. A continuing contributing factor have been grants from the Ministry of Justice IMOJI to provide an IDVA Ilndependent Domestic Violence Advocates) Service to broaden our community reach. Once again. the generosity of individuals and local organisations who have contributed through donations and fundraising continue to surprise us even in these challenging economic times. Very special thanks goes to The Wickens Family Foundation who continue to support us and to Helen Hitchcock, our Patron, who promotes our charity and has raised thousands of pounds in doing so. Our Fundraising team continue to build relationships in the community and have increased our social media presence. Our community group work has continued through the support from the MOJ and West Sussex County Council. When this support draws to a close, we will continue to fund this vital work from our reserves. Page 14

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. The children's refuge service is mid-way through its 3-year funding cycle funded by Children in Need. This provides for two salaried staff to support the children in the refuge. We are very grateful for Children in Need's continuing support. It is still our intention to pursue the development of providing additional refuge facilities in West Sussex. Due to the success of the dispersed accommodation trial and the location of our staff and facilities, it is now our intention to develop dispersed or independent facilities in the west of the county. The Board of Trustees are intending to use reserves to help fund this project. The Trustee Board are always conscious of the temporary time-limited nature of our funding streams and continue to be aware of the constant need for vigilance and caution in their spending plans. Although our finances are presently relatively secure, we have prepared for deficit budget in 2023, managing our resources prudently and for best value. The development of the new training arm starting in April 2023 is a step towards generating our own income $0 we can fund some of our key services. The Board are committed to paying for key strategic services from our unrestricted reserves for up to six months until alternative funding can be secured. If those outcomes do occur, it will absorb some of the surplus achieved this year. The Board are very aware of this and the continually changing situation and are looking at our long-term plan to develop further unrestricted funding streams to provide resilience in our finances. The Trustees are very grateful to all the organi5ations, groups and individua15 who have raised funds and given donations during this f inancial year. Conclusion: The board of Trustees would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff nd volunteers who work so hard to ensure the delivery of a safe and high-quality professional service. The enthusiasm and commitment of both staff and volunteers is appreciated by the Board of Trustees and ref lected in the overwhelmingly positive feedback received f rom service users through our evaluations. Flnanclal Revlew The results of the year are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 20. A surplus of £52,45212022: £182,534) was earned in the general fund. A surplus of £39,298 12022 £85,123 deficit) occurred in the restricted funds. Reserves Policy The agreed basis of the reserves policy of Safe in Sussex is that it should protect the continuity of our core work if funding streams, especially short-term grants, are not renewed. This is to give our staff and service users confidence that the charity can continue to provide services. It is also intended to ensure that the organisation can continue to operate during periods of general financial instability such as high wage and cost inflation. Page 15

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. Finally, the policy also considers the long-term objectives of the charity to hold designated funds for expanding services and investing in assets. To achieve these aims, the reserves requirement is split into several categories (see table 11. This includes a designated reserves category the "Capital Purchase Fund" ICPFI which is a ring-fenced amount set aside for the development of a long-term project to purchase dispersed property. In the year-end report to March 2022, the CPF had been ringfenced to fund a project to purchase a new multiple occupancy refuge. However, as mentioned earlier in this report, the success of the dispersed accommodation trial has led the Board and management to reconsider what would result in the best outcomes and have agreed that purchasing one or more individual flats would enable the organisation to assist a wider group of service users. The total reserves requirement calculated for 2023124 based on the annual budget and the longer term planned spending commitments is £328,015. This is split into general requirements of £128,015 and designated requirements of £200,000. The unrestricted fund a5 at 315t March 2023 totalled £1,205,45712022 £1,153,005) of which £704,320 was invested in tangible f ixed assets. The charity therefore had free reserves of £501,13712022 £446,166) of which £200,000 has been designated to f uture projects. The outstanding loan has been repaid during the year,. therefore future loan repayments due after more than one year total £012022 £105,478). The charity therefore has operational reserves of £501,13712022: £551,644), £301,137 allowing for the designated fund. This is greater than the calculated requirement for the year commencing 1st April 2023. so the Trustees are satisfied that the level of reserves is sufficient. Reason What might happen? Level of reserves required Value for 2023124 Properties need significant maintenance,. need to employ extra staff due to sickness etc The current budget does not cover the expected expenditure- Unforeseen emergencies General fund suggested £10,000 Budget deficit / budget contingency The full value of current deficit to be maintained £31,595 Page 16

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. educotion. freedom. Mid-year salary review Iplanned for 1st October) cannot be funded from income 3Yo of salary costs £12,300 Costs increase during the vear vs budget Keep 5% of expenditure budget as a contingency Contract now extended to £32,220 WSCC contrart income ends 301912024 Current OCCUP3ncy in budget is 81%. IO% contingency of £319k For grants of les5 than 12 months duration, keep a further 6 months in reserve. £0 Refuge housing benefit & service charge income is lower than expected £31,900 Future income uncertainty Grants are not renewed leading to need to fund activity from reserves £0 All grants as at I, April 2023 are over 12 months duration Significant work has been done in 2022123. Maintain reserves of £IOk for major issues eg roof replacement SUB-TOTAL GENERAL EXPENDITURE RESERVES REQUIRED Designated fund to enable organisation to pursue strategy of purchasing own individual flats Refuge maintenance Further maintenance of buildings needed over and above budget £10,000 £128.015 Purchase one or more properties for dispersed accommodation Capital purchase £200,000 SU&TOTAL DESIGNATED RESERVES REQUIRED TOTAL RESERVES REQUIRED AS AT APRIL 2023 £200,OIXI £328.015 £501,137 É173.122 ST RESERVES BALANCE AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 SURPLUS I ISHORFALLI IN REQUIRED RESERVES Risk Management: As part of the extra governance meetings held, the Trustees have continued to identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed and constantly review the 5yStems which are in place to mitigate those risks. The over-riding risk management policy document and risk register has been updated to include a more comprehensive operational, governance and financial risk policy document, which is regularly reviewed. Public Benefit: The current activities of the charity are detailed in the Annual Report. The Trustees conf irm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the company's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. Page 17

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 S SAFE IN SUSSEX refuge. education. freedom. Trustees, Financial Res onsibilities The Trustees (who are also Directors of Worthing Women's aid for the purpose of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Directors, and Trustees report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (generally accepted accounting practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlv,. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State whether UK Accounting Standard5 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that those f inancial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for the safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. roval The report of the Directors and Trustees has been prepared taking advantage of the small company exemption in Section 415A of the Companies Act 2006 The report was approved by the Trustees on their behalf by 7th NovembÈr 2023 and signed on Leslie Groves-williams (Chair of Trustees) Karen Brown ITreasurerl Page 18

Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex

(A company limited by guarantee)

Independent examiner's report

For the year ended 31 March 2023

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex ('the company')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

This report is made solely to the company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Dated: 8 November 2023 Lucy Hammond BSc FCA

Kreston Reeves LLP

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Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Statement of financial activities (incorporating income and expenditure account) Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Unrestricted funds 2023 Restricted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Note Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments 59.908 484,938 40.941 5.141 360.856 420.764 484,938 40,941 5.141 492,923 381,272 61,563 2,102 Total income 590,928 360,856 951,784 937,860 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 59.091 479.385 59,091 800.943 80,790 759,659 321.558 Total expenditure 538,476 321,558 860,034 840,449 Net movement in funds 52.452 39.298 91.750 97,411 Reconclllatlon of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds 1,153,005 52,452 155.545 39,298 1,308.550 91,750 1,211,139 97,411 Total funds carrled for•vard 1,205.457 194.843 1,400.300 1,308,550 Included within unrestricted funds are £200,000 of designated funds. please see note 17 for more detail. The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 24 to 43 form part of these financial stalemenls. Page 20

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Reglstered number: 04691516 Balance sheet As at 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 13 704.320 706,839 704,320 706,839 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 14 24,213 780,472 41,446 719,748 804,685 761,194 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 15 1108,7051 {54,0051 Net current assets 695,980 707,189 Total assets les$ current liabilities 1,400.300 1,414,028 Creditors.. amounts falling due after more than one year 16 {105,4781 Total net assets 1,400,300 1,308,550 Charlty funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 17 194.843 1,205,457 155,545 1,153,005 17 Total funds 1,400.300 1,308,550 Page 21

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Reglstered number: 04691516 Balance sheet {continuedl As at 31 March 2023 The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act wth respect to accounting records and preparation of financial stalemenls. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the TrLJStees and signed on their behalf by.. LLstsL 6rNL5 (Jh(Lm￿s Karen Brown Treasurer Dale= 8/11/2023 1 9: 14 AM GMT Leslie Groves-williams Chair 8/11/2023 | 10: 10 AM GMT The notes on pages 24 to 43 form part of these financial stalemenls. Page 22

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Statement of cash flov Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Note Cash flows from operating activities Nel cash used ill operating activities 19 178,249 46,051 Cash flows from investing activities Interest re￿iVed Purchase of tangible fixed assets 5,141 17,1881 2,102 Net cash (used in}Iprovided by investing activities 12,0471 2,102 Cash flows from financing activities Repayments of borrowing 1115,4781 110,4821 Net cash used In flnanclng actlvltles 1115,4781 110.482) Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 60,724 37.671 719,748 682,077 Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year 20 780,472 719,748 The notes on pages 24 to 43 form part of these financial statements Page 23

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 General information The charity is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales within the United Kingdom. The Trustees of the company are the members of the company named on page 1. In the event of the charity being wound LJP, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited lo £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is Rear of 1-7 Elm Park, Ferring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5RN. Accounting policies 2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pr8Ctice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Worthing Women's Aid trading as Safe In Sussex meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant accounting policy. 2.2 Going concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Iruslees have considered the level of funds held for 12 months from authorising these financial statements 2.3 Income All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, il is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entillemenl of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entillemenl occurs before income is received, the income is accrued. Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been mel, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the company of the item is prob8ble and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, the general volunteer lime of the charity is not recognised and refer to the Trustees, report for more information Sbout their contribution. On receipt, donated professional services and facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift lo the charity which is the amount il would have been willing lo pay to obtsin services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market., a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. Page 24

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Accounting policies {continued) 2.4 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits wll be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable lo a single activity are apporboned between those activities on a basis consislenl with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not inclLJde the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable aclivilies. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company and include project management carried out al Headquarters. Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds. Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the company apporboned lo charitable activities. 2.5 Government grants Government grants relating lo tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the Statement of financial activities over the expected useful lives of the assets concemed. Other grants are credited to the Statement of financial activities as the related expenditure is incurred. 2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets costing £1,500 or more are capilalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably. Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured al cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred lo bring a tangible fixed asset into ils intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost. Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is provided on the following bases= Freehold property OfFice equipment Property improvements 20/0 straight line 250/y Straight line 200/0 Straight line Freehold land is carried at cost and is not depreciated. Page 25

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Accounting policies {continued) 2.7 Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company., this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited. 2.8 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the selllemenl amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 2.9 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-lerm highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 2.10 Liabilities and provisions Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be reqLJired in selllemenl, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised al the amount that the charity anticipates it wll pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services il must provide. Provisions are measLJred at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the lime value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific lo the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost. 2.11 Financial instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised al transaction value and subsequently measured al their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method. 2.12 Pensions The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the company to the fund in respect of the year. 2.13 Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other PLJrposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been sel aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is sel out in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes lo the financial stalemenls. Page 26

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total funds 2023 Donations 45,956 13,952 45,956 374,808 Grants 360,856 59.908 360,856 420.764 Unreslricled funds 2022 Restricted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Donations Grants 42,456 148,873 480 301,114 42,936 449,987 191,329 301,594 492,923 Income from charltable actlvltles Unrestrlcted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Refuge and Intervention project 484,938 484.938 Unrestricted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Refuge and Intervention project 381,272 381,272 Page 27

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Analysis of income from charitable activities by type of income Unrestricted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Refuge- Housing Benefit Service Charge West Sussex County Council Contract 304,388 14,396 126,880 304,388 14.396 126,880 445,664 445,664 Unrestricted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Refuge- Housing Benefit Service charge West Sussex County Council Contract 265,432 11,874 103,966 265,432 11,874 103,966 381,272 381,272 Income from other trading activities Income from fundraising events Unrestricted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Fundraising income Charity shop income 29,916 11,025 29.916 11,025 40,941 40,941 Unrestricted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Fundraising income Charity shop income 23,700 37,863 23,700 37,863 61,563 61,563 Page 28

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Investment income Unrestricted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Interest receivable 5,141 5,141 Unrestricted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Interest re￿1vable 2,102 2,102 Analysis of expenditure on Charitable activities Summary by fund type Unrestricted Restricted fund5 funds 2023 2023 Total 2023 Refuge and Intervention project Children support services 479,385 289,369 32,189 768,754 32,189 479,385 321,558 800.943 Unreslricled funds 2022 Restricted funds 2022 Total 2022 Refuge and Intervention project Children support services 375,440 352,358 31,861 727,798 31,861 375,440 384,219 759,659 Page 29

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Analysis of expenditure by activities Activities undertaken directly 2023 Support costs Total funds 2023 2023 Refuge and Intervention project Children support setvices 378,964 1,179 389,790 31,010 768,754 32.189 380,143 420,800 800,943 Activities undertaken directly 2022 Support costs 2022 Total funds 2022 Refuge and Intervention project Children support services 340,206 1.744 387,592 30,117 727,798 31,861 341,950 417,709 759,659 Analysis of direct costs Children support Services Refuge and Intervention Total funds 2023 2023 2023 Staff costs Office expenses Tr8vel Training OulingslActivities Supervision 364,862 1,536 4,611 5.885 364,862 1,536 4,611 5,885 709 709 2,070 470 2,540 378,964 1,179 380,143 Page 30

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued) Analysis of direct costs (continued) Children support services Refuge and Intervention Total funds 2022 2022 2022 Staff costs Office expenses Travel Training OutingslActivities Supervision 323,270 1,509 3.291 10.201 323,270 1,509 3,291 10,201 1,294 2,385 1,294 450 1,935 340,206 1,744 341,950 Analysis of support costs Children support services Refuge and Intervention Total funds 2023 2023 2023 Staff costs Depreciation Telephone Legal fees Establishment costs Light and heat Insurance 116,936 9,707 12.657 13.076 89,217 20,878 6.216 54.967 3.079 25,877 3.131 15.294 5,020 6,040 30,809 147,745 9.707 12.808 13,076 89,332 20.878 6.216 54,967 3,079 25.877 3.131 15,294 5,020 6,072 (971 2,923 4,772 151 115 Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Computer costs Printing, postage and stationery Equipment Office expenses Travel Training Loan interest Governance costs 32 1971 2.923 4.772 389,790 31,010 420.800 Page 31

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued) Analysis of support costs Icontinuedl During the year, of total costs £321,558 were restricted12022= £386,717). Children support services Refuge and Intervention Total funds 2022 2022 2022 Staff costs Depreciation Telephone Legal fees Estsblishmenl costs Light and heat Insuran 168,485 10,871 12.868 6.747 61,921 18,264 6.182 42.206 1,687 16,517 3.317 13.065 15,741 2,235 29,757 198,242 10,871 13,058 6,747 61,921 18,264 6,182 42,206 1,687 16,517 3,317 13,065 15,741 2,235 170 2,724 4,762 190 Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Computer costs Printing, postage and stationery Equipment Office expenses Travel Training Loan interest Governance ￿SIS 170 2.724 4,762 387,592 30,117 417,709 10. Independent examiner's remuneration The independent examinerfs remLJneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £2,64012022 £1,850}- Page 32

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 11. Staff costs 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes 511,581 34,097 16,815 536,778 30,734 14,353 562,493 581,865 The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows.. 2023 No. 2022 No. Totsl 28 35 No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. Included within staff costs were redundancy costs lotalling £nil {2022 - £4,863). The total remuneration of key management personnel was £46,53012022 - £39,860). 12. Trustees. remuneration and expenses During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefils12022 - £NILI. During the year ended 31 March 2023, no Trustee expenses have been incurred12022- £NILI. Page 33

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 13. Tangible fixed assets Freehold property Office Property equipment Improvements Total Cost or valuation At 1 April 2022 Additions 749.276 16.946 3,385 13,0341 41.658 3,803 17,4001 807.880 7,188 110,434) Disposals At 31 March 2023 749.276 17.297 38,061 804,634 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for the year On disposals 47.968 6.294 16.637 884 13,0341 36.436 2,529 17,4001 101.041 9,707 110,434) At 31 Ma￿h 2023 54.262 14.487 31,565 100,314 Not book value At 31 March 2023 695,014 2,810 6,496 704,320 At 31 March 2022 701,308 309 5,222 706,839 14. Debtors 2023 2022 Due within one year Other debtors 16,775 7,438 34,400 7,046 Prepayments and accrued income 24,213 41,446 Page 34

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 15. Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Bank loans Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 10,000 8,703 21,903 13,399 7,907 97,606 3,192 108,705 54,005 16. Creditors.. Amounts falling due after more than one year 2023 2022 Bank loan 105,478 Included within the above are amounts falling eue as follows.. 2023 2022 Between one and two years Bank loan 10,000 Between tsvo and five years Bank loan 41,500 Over five years Bank loan 53,978 The aggregate amount of liabilities payable or repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the reporting dale is.. 2023 2022 Payable or repayable by inslalmenls 53,978 53,978 A bank loan of £200,000 was taken out in De￿mber 2011 with Lloyds TSB to purchase freehold property. 11 was repayable in monthly instalments and was on the bank's standard variable rate. The loan was repaid in full during the year. Page 35

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 17. Statement of funds Statement of funds - current year Balance at 31 March 2023 Balance at 1 April 2022 Income Expenditure Unrestrlcted funds Designated funds Capital Purchase Fund 200.000 200.000 General funds General Funds 953.005 590.928 1538,4761 1.005.457 Total Unrestricted funds 1,153,005 590.928 1538,4761 1,205,457 Restrided funds Children's Support Service Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Grant IMHCLGI Children in Need Covid Response Lloyds Bank Foundation PCC Intervention & Recovery Programme PCC Safe Spacing Funding Sussex Community Foundation Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO The National Lottery Community Fund Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust Ealon Fund PCC- Community groups PCC - Women's Specialist Worker PCC Womens IDVA 1,618 35.888 (32,1891 5.317 41,450 23,497 16,897 {41,4501 {12,6221 {16,8971 (34,1651 16,2521 10,875 110.944 76.779 6,252 9,952 9,952 15,275 {15,2751 15,8311 12,2591 11,8091 14,1451 14,7011 {18,3351 15,0001 12,7571 5.831 2,259 5,000 20.000 3,191 15.855 4,701 40.000 5,000 21,665 The Screwfix Foundation RSA Community Grants The Big Give PCC IDVA Provision wscc 2,757 10.287 67.954 50,000 10.287 40,922 40,839 {67,8711 {50,0001 155.545 360.856 1321,5581 194.843 Total of funds 1.308,550 951.784 1860,0341 1,400.300 Page 36

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 17. Statement of funds Icontinuedl Statement of funds - prior year Balance at 31 March 2022 Balance at 1 April 2021 Transfers inloul Income Expenditure Unrestrlcted funds Designated funds Designated Funds Capital Purchase Fund 75,629 9,380 {85,0091 200,000 200,000 75,629 9,380 114,991 200,000 General funds General Funds 894,842 626,886 {453,7321 1114,9911 953,005 Total Unrestricted funds 970,471 636,266 {453,7321 1,153,005 Restricted funds Children's Support Servi Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Grant IMHCLGI Children in Need Covid Response Lloyds Bank Foundation Lloyds Bank Foundation Covid Response PCC Intervention & Recovery Programme Police and Crime Commissioner- Engagement Worker Sussex Community Foundation 10,430 23,049 131,8611 1,618 119,687 178,2371 41,450 40,503 26,782 117,0061 130,3941 23,497 16,897 20,509 11,595 111,5951 8,447 8,600 110,7951 6,252 16,394 17,463 133,8571 7,918 17,9181 Society of the Holy Child Jesus cio 24,970 19,6951 15,275 The National Lottery Community Fund Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust Awards for All 36,125 58,591 194,7161 5,545 13,2861 16,0631 2,259 6,063 Page 37

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 17. Statement of funds Icontinuedl Statement of funds - prior year Icontinuedl Balance at 31 March 2022 Balance at 1 April 2021 Transfers inloul Income Expenditure PCC - Women's Specialist Worker 19,460 20,000 114,7591 120,0001 17431 115,7921 4,701 The Roddick Foundation RSA Community Grants PCC IDVA Provision 3,500 2,757 40,839 56,631 240,668 301,594 {386,7171 155,545 Total of funds 1,211,139 937,860 {840,4491 1,308,550 Page 38

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 17. Statement of funds Icontinuedl Desi nated Fund The designated fund represents £200,000 for a Capital Purchase Fund. This is lo fund the purchase of one or more properties for dispersed accomadalion. Restricted Funds Children's Su ort Service BBC Children in Need We were delighted to have a further 3 year grant awarded to fund this service which wll lake us up lo 31 January 2025. The service is aimed at supporting the children at the refuges, and the grant covers in the main the salaries and other staffing costs for two child support workers as well as a contribution towards some of the outings and activities the staff carry out with the children. This fund also represents other donations etc given towards the running of the children's service, but in particular lo fund larger activities and toys and equipment for the playroom. Minist of Housin Communities and Local Government MHCLG Grant This grant has been used to fund our Womens Groups delivered in the community, and has now ended. Children in Need Covid Res onse This is a fund of money given to support children in the community who are effected by domestic abuse and as a result of the pandemic. The funding period has been extended. Llo ds Bank Foundation This grant enables us to continue emplowng a Refuges manager. and provides a significant contribution towards her salary costs. This grant is now complete. Llo ds Bank Foundation Covid Res onse This grant was completed in 31 May 2022. Police and Crime Commissioner- Safe S ace Fundin The grant gave us additional funding for a Women's specialist worker on domestic abuse lo support homeless women. This grant is now complete. Police and Crime Commissioner- En emenl Worker This funding is lo provide a male domestic abuse engagement worker for a period of a year. The funding ended in March 2022. bul the work continues under the umbrella of the Police and Crime Commissioner IDVA provision. Sussex Communit Foundation This grant is for one year lo provide for a sessional children's worker across our refuges. Societ of the Hol Child Jesus CIO The society has very kindly supported us with a grant for one year for a refuge support worker. The grant has now finished. The Bi Lotte Fund - Earl Intervention domestic abuse awareness education and su ort ro ect This funding enabled us to provide group work in the community for women suffering from domestic abuse and also to work wth children and young people in a targeted way around safe relationships and domestic abuse. The funding ended in December 2021, but we have been able to continue with the group work through MHCLG funding. Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust This funding has enables some addtional hours to be specifically dedicated to trust and grant funding applications. The grant is now complete. Ealon Fund We were delighted to be awarded this grant which enable us lo buy essential items for the women that we work with. There is a potential for a further £5,000 grant provided the initial round is successful. Police and Crime Commissioner- Communil Grou This was given to us as a one-off grant lo support our community group work. This will be used up August 2023. Police and Crime Commissioner- Women's S ecialist Worker The funding for a Women's specilisl worker on domestic abuse has now finished. Police and Crime Commissioner- Women's IDVA Our local Police and Crime Commissioner has granted us 1 years to funding to enable us to employ a Women's IDVA. This will be renewed summer 2023. Page 39

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 17. Statement of funds Icontinuedl The Screwfix Foundation We were delighted to receive this grant which has greatly helped in the refurbishment of the kitchen al one of our refuges. Awards for All This grant was to provide computer equipment and office fumilure for a new office space. This grant is now finished. RSA Communit Grants This grant will be used to assist women and children coming into or moving on from our refuges, and is now finished. The Roddick Foundation We were delighted to receive funding for one year al the start of April 2021 that enabled us lo continue to fund an Up2U worker. The Up2U project ended in March 2022. The Bi Give The Christmas 2022 campaign has enable us to cover some the costs for a refLJge worker for one year. Police and Crime Commissioner- IDVA rovision The grant provides for 2 specilaist IDVA positions. The funding has been agreed to March 2025. wscc This was given lo us a one-off to support our community group work. This is now complete. Police and Crime Commissioner- Intervention & Recove Pro ramme We were pleased lo be awarded this grant to primarily support our IDVA programme until March 2025. 11 provides funding for the equivalent of 3 full time IDVA'S and their associated costs. The National Lotte Communit Fund This was a grant to acquire an accessability toolbar for our website. 18. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current year Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total funds 2023 Tangible fixed assels Current assets Creditors due within one year 704,320 609,842 {108,7051 704,320 804,685 1108.705) 194,843 Total 1,205,457 194,843 1,400,300 Page 40

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 18. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued) Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year Unreslricled funds 2022 Restricted funds 2022 Total funds 2022 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due in more than one year 706,839 605,649 154,0051 {105,4781 706,839 761,194 154,0051 {105,4781 155,545 Total 1,153,005 155,545 1,308,550 Page 41

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 19. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2023 2022 Nel income for the year las per Stslemenl of Financial Activities} 91.750 97,411 Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Interest received Decreasellincrease) in debtors {Decreaselllncrease in creditors 9,707 15,1411 17,233 64,700 10,871 {2,1021 110,7531 149,3761 Net cash provided by operating activities 178,249 46,051 20. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2023 2022 Cash in hand 780,472 719,748 Total cash and cash equivalents 780,472 719,748 21. Analysis of changes in net debt At 1 April 2022 Cash flows At 31 March 2023 Cash al bank and in hand Debt due within 1 year Debt due after 1 year 719.748 110.000) {105,478) 60,724 10,000 105,478 780.472 604.270 176,202 780.472 22. Pension commitments The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents Contributions payable by the company lo the fund and amounted to £16,81512022 £14,353). Contributions tolalling £nil12022 £nill were payable lo the fund al the balance sheet. Page 42

Docusign Envelope ID". 5ED5BEFA-F11A43CO-93B8-F9249DB35CB4 Worthing Women's Aid Trading as Safe In Sussex {A company limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 31 March 2023 23. Operating lease commitments At 31 March 2023 the company had commitments to make future minimum lease payTnenls under non- cancellable operating leases as follows.. 2023 2022 Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years Later than 5 years 65,938 119,190 73,273 159,053 18,933 185,128 251,259 24. Related party transactions There were no related paty transactions in the year that require disclosure under SORP 2019 IFRS 102). Page 43