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← Teesvalley Womens Centre Limited

2024-03-31-accounts

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CONTENTS: 1

Mission Statement/Aims 2
Equality & Diversity Policy
Environmental Strategy		 3
Access to Services 4
Essential Information 5
Area of Benefit/Age groups 6
Who we work with 7/8
Letter from the Chair 9
Meet the Trustees 10
Highlights & achievements 11 - 13
Success Story – Fazia 14
Key Services -achieve/Sustain 15
Priorities & Provisions 16
Safeguarding &Preventative Strategies 16
Centre Update 17/18
Local area information 19
Indices of Depravation 20
Qualifications Gained 21
Well Being Report 22/23
Thank you to our funders 24
Success Stories 25/26
Partnership page 27
Tees Valley Tots - Nursery 28 - 31
Accounts & Reports 0 - 15
Thank you & Contact info 32/33

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Mission Statement

TeesValley Women’s Centre is a pioneering grass roots venture providing a one stop shop for women in a safe non-judgmental environment helping to support the wellbeing of local women, improve their quality of life by supplying one to one support, advice & guidance, training, and education, along with employment opportunities, helping to tackle social exclusion. Signposting to outside agencies when necessary.

We are a community-based organisation operating across the whole of the Tees Valley area. Working with local colleges, education providers, local Councils, and partner agencies to relieve the stress and hardship faced by our current economic climate, giving women the chance to change their circumstances through the provision of choice and opportunity, knowledge & support.

We have been operating for over 35 years and have helped many women achieve their goals and aspirations, take up employment opportunities, further their educational qualifications or simply help them to have belief in themselves, empowering them to achieve.

We believe when we help a woman, we also help her family as they too benefit from her experience, self-worth, and belief that the impossible can be achieved.

Mission & Aims

Tees Valley Women’s Centre is a pioneering grass roots venture providing a one stop shop for women in a non-threatening safe environment helping to support the wellbeing of local women, improve their quality of life by supplying one to one support, advice & guidance, training, and education, along with employment opportunities, helping to tackle social exclusion. Signposting to outside agencies when necessary.

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Equality & Diversity Policy

TVWC’s Equality & Diversity Policy applies to all beneficiaries, employees, funding bodies, host and partner organisations, sub-contractors, Committee members and volunteers.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

The organisation - in providing services and facilities - is also committed against unlawful discrimination against customers or the public.

The Centre is accessible for wheelchairs and has disabled facilities; interpreters are available on request; Free parking is available on site, and we are close to main bus & train services.

The Committee members and all staff have a responsibility and commitment to be pro-active in promoting and celebrating diversity and tackling unlawful discrimination, by working hard to secure a truly inclusive women only environment, creating better working relationships in an atmosphere of inclusion.

Environmental Strategy

TVWC supports the development of sustainable local communities, mainly in the area of raising awareness and understanding of the need to conserve natural resources and the environment. Beneficiaries access opportunities to activities, which support the framework of local Agenda 21 and local council’s environmental sustainability strategy.

Although this project is not an environmental project and as such will not immediately or actively address local environmental issues however, all partners, agencies, beneficiaries are actively encouraged to be committed to environmental sustainability and the prudent use of natural resources. All those participating adhere to TVWC recycling policies of all waste such as paper, glass, plastic, and ICT related items.

Our classes encourage recycling of materials and re-purposing them wherever possible

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Access to Services

Telephone:

01642 296166

Email:

Reception@tvwc.org.uk Manager@tvwc.org.uk Media@tvwc.org.uk

Website: www.teesvalleywomenscentre.co.uk www.teesvalleywomenscentre.org.uk

Opening Times:

Centre

Monday to Thursday Courses/Activities Most Courses run between

9:00 – 4:30 pm Timetable available each term. 9:30 – 2:30 pm

Nursery

Our Nursery provision is open Monday to Friday

8:00 – 5:30 pm

Full Day/Morning & Afternoon sessions available.

Free childcare sessions available when You are taking a course in the Centre.

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Essential Information

Working Name: Tees Valley Women’s Centre - T V W C Charity No: 1106950 Date of Registration 13/7/1994 Governing Document Incorporated 28/09/2004 Company Reg No: 5244511 Company Registered name Tees Valley Women’s Centre Ltd Name changed 22/12/2008. Former Name South Bank Women’s Centre Ofsted registration EY552306 (Tees Valley Tots) Year End 31[st] March Contact Number 01642 296166 Contact e mail manager@tvwc.org.uk

Management Committee:

(Management committee, who are directors for the purpose of company law, and trustees for the purpose of charity law.)

K KAUR Chairperson
B BEGG Treasurer
E McTIERNAN Secretary
K COATES Member
L KEATING Member
Staff numbers during 23/24 Staff numbers during 23/24
Managerial 3
Administrative 1
NurseryPractitioners 8
Apprentices 1
Placements 2
Cleaning/maintenance 1
Volunteers(ave.) 18
Accountants/Auditors Leonard Bye - 01642 246006 80 Borough Road, Middlesbrough,
TS1 2JN
Legal Advisers Avensure Ltd South Central, Peter Street,
Manchester M2 QR
Bank Accounts Virgin Money 7 Linthorpe Road
Middlesbrough TS1 5BS
Shawbrook Bank - notice a/c Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3BE
Scottish Widdows - savings PO Box 883, Leeds LS1 9TY

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Area of Benefit

Tees Valley Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton & districts, East Cleveland.

(Tees Valley wide)

Women accessing the Centre during 23/24 By Postcode

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8%
13% Redcar & East Cleveland
79%
Middlesbrough 13%
Others 8%
79%
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Who Benefits:

TVWC provides holistic benefits by addressing both the immediate needs of our beneficiaries and long-term development, improving not only the lives of women but also their broader families & communities

By providing a safe space, promoting women's empowerment, and helping women achieve financial independence or personal well-being we contribute to the overall health safety and progress of the community we live.

Age range of women accessing our services during the year to 31/03/2024

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AGE RANGE
65 + , 19-25, 12%,
12%, 12% 12%
46-64 ,
25%, 25%
26-45 ,
51%, 51%
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AGENCIES WE ARE WORKING WITH:

Age UK

Alphatech – IT Support

Appleby Hope & Mathews – Legal services for women

Beyond Housing

Catalyst Stockton on Tees

Cleveland Women’s Network (Women’s issues)

R & C Citizens Advice

Eden Training

Eva women’s aid – signposting for Domestic Violence

Fare Share Northeast (Eco Shop)

Hartlepool B Council

HALO Project

Job Centre plus (providing training courses for the unemployed)

Learning Curve Group

Local food Banks

Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough Mind

Middlesbrough PCC

Middlesbrough PCT

MVDA Middlesbrough Voluntary Agency

My Sisters Place – signposting for Domestic Violence

N.E.L.D Ladies

NORTH TEES AND HARTLEPOOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Prior Pursglove College

R & C Borough Council – Community issues.

R & C Mind (working with vulnerable adults)

R & Cleveland Children’s Services

R & C SEN services

R & C Adult Education services

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R & C Financial inclusion Group

RCVDA – Voluntary Agency

Sexual Health Teesside

SES Engineering

Social Prescribers (working with the NHS)

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Teesside University

The Girls Network

Thirteen Housing Group

UCQ Training

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

I am delighted to share with you an update on the progress of Tees Valley Women’s Centre. Over the past year our Centre has continued to grow and thrive thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff team and volunteers without whom none of this would be possible, along with the support of our wider ~~|~~ community.

Supporting Women in Challenging Times

We know that this year has been difficult for many, with rising living costs, the ongoing impact of the pandemic, and increasing social isolation. Our Centre has remained a vital lifeline for many women in the Tees Valley providing not only a safe and welcoming space but also a wide range of practical, educational, and emotional support services.

I am proud to say that we are constantly expanding our services, A Sexual Health Nurse will now be holding a clinic one day a month within the Centre to offer help on contraception, STD's, Smears, and mental health support to the women, we hold a monthly Law Clinic with a local firm of solicitors giving free help and legal advice. Our recent partnership with Thirteen Group and Beyond Housing offering employability help CV writing, interview techniques and employment services to the women is a fantastic addition to our current services. Citizen's advice Debt and financial advice sessions are also available. This has helped more women than ever access the resources they need to overcome challenges, gain confidence, and move forward in their personal and professional lives.

Welcome Wednesday Project

One of our most recent and impactful initiatives is the Welcome Wednesday Project. As energy costs rise, we understand that many individuals are struggling to keep their homes heated. Our Warm Space provides a comfortable, heated environment where women can come to relax, meet others, and enjoy a free hot drink and meal. It has been heartening to see our volunteers step up to make this project a success, offering not just warmth but also companionship and support.

Community and Collaboration

Our Centre continues to be a hub of collaboration, working closely with local organizations to ensure that women have access to a comprehensive network of support. Whether it’s through our training courses, employability, financial support, domestic abuse, or health and well-being services, we strive to be a Centre where every woman feels empowered and heard. ~~|~~ |

Looking Ahead

As we move forward, our focus remains on strengthening our services and extending our reach. We are exploring new ways to offer digital support, recognizing the growing need for online resources. Additionally we plan to expand our mental health and wellbeing programs, ensuring that no woman in our community feels left behind. I want to extend my deepest thanks to all of you—our funders, volunteers, and partners who have made this progress possible. Your commitment to Tees Valley Women’s Centre is the backbone of our success, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of women throughout our region.

Let’s continue this important work, uplift one another, and ensure that every woman in Tees Valley has the opportunity to thrive.

………………………………………… Kally Kaur

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Meet the Trustees:

Our volunteer Board of Trustees are responsible for the charity's overall governance and strategic direction. They hold responsibility for the professional, legal, and financial management of all aspects of the charity, they oversee its strategies & policies alongside identifying and reviewing all relevant risks.

Our trustees meet on a quarterly basis to discuss issues of importance such as organisation performance, administrative issues, budgeting issues, quality assurance, staffing levels, financial targets, and any other matters.

They are also regular visitors to the Centre, taking part in many of our activities, open days, and volunteering for fundraising events.

Edwina McTiernan - I have attended several sewing classes over the years in the Cleveland area, gaining City & Guilds and was looking to expand my expertise into upholstery. The only opportunity to do this was at the Tees Valley Women’s Centre, this was about 12 years ago, and I haven’t looked back since. I was delighted to be invited onto the committee. To witness first-hand the beginning of courses and seeing how girls flourish with confidence and the knowledge to take them further than they would have ever imagined.

After spending over 30 years assisting my husband running a roofing contracting business, it is nice to put something back into society and being involved with charitable events at such a warm and welcoming place

Linda Keating - - Hi my name is Linda Keating; I started to use the women’s center because a friend asked if I would go with her to a cookery class. " I’m still here a decade later! I still attend courses and have just gained my Level 1 in Art- textiles. I have been active cub scout leader for over 20 years and am now instructing the children of the original cubs I taught at the start of my scouting journey. I had the honor of being asked to be a trustee 3 years ago and was very pleased to accept. The Centre is such a warm & welcoming place for all women, and I feel proud to be part of their journey of growth and empowerment.

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- HIGHLIGHTS & ACHEIVEMENTS 2023 24

During the past year, the Tees Valley Women’s Centre continues to make significant positive impacts in the lives of local women. One recent success story involved eleven local women who graduated from their “Access to Higher Education” course and secured places at Teesside University, thanks to partnerships with training providers like the Learning Curve Group. This achievement highlights the centre's dedication to opening doors for women from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education and career development.

Another noteworthy project over the summer involved a redecoration initiative at the centre.

This was a collaboration between Beyond Housing, SES Engineering, and Identity Consulting volunteers who repainted key areas of the centre including the main hall and the nursery, providing a more welcoming environment for women and children who use the centre. This collaboration was hailed by the centre’s management team as an excellent example of community support making a real difference.

During the summer we were also fortunate to work alongside year 9 pupils from Trinity catholic school who took part in the Lynkx project.

“A group of our year 9 students took part in Linkx project throughout the year and managed to persuade an outside panel to fund £1000 towards toys for the Tees Valley Woman’s Centre’s nursery.”

“Today, they hand delivered the toys to the Centre and spoke on BBC Radio Tees- which will be aired tomorrow or Thursday.”

This is great for both students & the school to get such great recognition for the hard work that goes into these types of projects from our students.

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Thanks to funding from the National lottery, and assistance from Learning Curve Group we were able to expand our social media presence, build a new website and connect with many potential new partners going forward.

Our new “Warm Wednesday” is a welcome space for all women to come together and enjoy a free hot meal and a cup of tea, gain peer support and social networking opportunities.

Reducing isolation in women brings numerous advantages across multiple areas of their lives—socially, economically, emotionally, and even in terms of physical health.

Isolation often leads to mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. When women have social support and feel connected to a community, it significantly improves their emotional well-being.

Social interactions and participation in communities can boost self-confidence and personal validation, helping women feel more empowered.

TVWC is a warm welcoming space providing all women in the local community with support and encouragement to help them gain a more positive outlook and achieve their goals.

Slow Cooker workshops – with a donation from “The Teesside Charity” we were able to provide a one-day workshop for local women providing them with a hot meal and a slow cooker to take home.

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2024 Tees Va W?men's Centre Celebrating Faiza Khurram's Success. Faiza Khurram recently completed her Msc in Digltal Marketing With distinction and works as a Social Media Engagement Officer at Tees Valley Women's Centre, a post funded by the National Lottery Fund. As a di9ltal rnarketing Student, she applies her knowledge to the Centre's social media, website, and digltal newsletter. This role is an excellent learning opportunity, helpin9 her polish her digital skills. She is doing an amazing job at TVWC, managing all their digital media with excellence. OT 8moJliW EM a99T 91Jn93 e'ngmgw Tees Valley Women's Centfe has been instrumental in Faiza's professional growth, providing a supportive environmènt where sh8 has gained invaluable experience and confidence. The Centre is dedicated to women's empowerment, offering programs essential for mental, physical, social, and educational development. With a emen Med,, E,g'9 l Officer Success ." safe and welcoming atmosphere for all women aged19+, TWIC is tru￿ a beacon of support and opportunity. Faiza is proud to be part of an organization that makes such a significant impact on the lives of women in the community. She is incredibly thankful to Tees Valley Women's Centre for their unwavering support and encouragement. Story 14

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Key Services - What the Centre does to achieve

What does the Centre do to sustain its purpose?

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Priorities / Provisions

Safeguarding:

TVWC is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all women involved in our activities. Our safeguarding policy is comprehensive, regularly reviewed and designed to ensure that all individuals, especially those who are vulnerable, are protected from harm. We have established clear procedures for reporting concerns, and a culture of vigilance that prioritizes the well-being of all women accessing our services, we ensure our safeguarding policy remains fit for purpose, effective and aligned with our core values of safety and respect. Our staff and volunteers receive ongoing safeguarding and professional training. Our nursery is Ofsted registered and follows stringent safeguarding procedures for children. All nursery staff complete a safeguarding course as part of their training and have a good understanding of safeguarding protocols and procedures.

General Data Protection Regulations - The charity is GDPR compliant.

ICO – TVWC is registered with the ICO.

TVWC employs the services of “Avensure” to assist in complying with its legal obligations in regards to HR services & Health & Safety compliance.

Preventative Strategies:

TVWC continues to keep updated and abreast of current political and national issues that could impact on the Centre’s wellbeing from various outside sources including, media, web, word of mouth and email notifications. We will advocate for policy changes that promote women’s rights and safety, ensuring long term systemic protection.

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- Centre Update: 2023 24

TVWC is the only women’s Centre covering the Tees valley Area. The work we do differs from other women’s services locally. We are proud that we are different and want to celebrate our difference with everyone that we meet and work with.

The Centre provides a range of essential services designed to empower women and support their personal growth. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of the women in our local community. Within the past year we have seen significant growth in the number of women accessing our services.

We have also grown the services we offer and are now able to offer the following additional services:

During 2023-24 we have continued to offer both educational & vocational courses, with around 350 women per week accessing our services.

We continue to seek out additional services we can offer to women through events, workshops, and partnerships to enhance our current curriculum.

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Menopause Programme With funding from “you got this” We rolled out a Menopause Programme here within the Centre, being the only women’s Centre within the Tees Valley we felt it was important to help and support the women, the menopause is affecting women’s day-to-day life, brain fog, hot flushes, not sleeping, feeling lethargic, talking to other women who are in a similar situation and getting help and support from the women in a group setting and discussing their symptoms together, including many inactive women of different backgrounds (including those from the BAME community) They had felt that their concerns had been ignored by their healthcare professionals, due to their language barrier issues, so they just gave up asking for any help or support.

The program provided a safe and supportive environment where women can receive, guidance, and practical assistance incorporating exercise to navigate the physical and emotional changes associated with perimenopause, menopause, and any other hormonal related issues.

NELD Event – We were invited to the North East Ladies day event at Hardwick Hall the event is held every year to raise funds for the charity with over 400 women in attendance including local businesses women to distribute to worthy causes, we were lucky enough to receive money to help towards our Eco Shop,

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Donna was asked to talk at the event about the services we can offer here at Tees Valley Women’s Centre and the help and support we give women throughout the Tees Valley.

Report By: Debby Winstanley/Donna Middleton

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Local Area:

The Tees Valley sub region covers a population of 674,300 (2019) people living in five boroughs which include Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton on Tees; of these (51%) are women.

TVWC Centre is located in South Bank, a ward within the administrative boundaries of the Borough of Redcar & Cleveland. The borough is an area of contrasting geography with rural, urban & coastal settlements, containing neighborhoods that have persistent experience of high levels of multiple deprivation and social exclusion.

The area suffers from a high crime rate (mainly theft and burglary) much of which is linked to drugs and alcohol related issues.

Many people are caught in the credit and loan culture which has led to the increase of personal debt amongst local people.

The Women’s Centre targets its activities at women from deprived communities within these different areas of the borough.

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English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure, the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2024


English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure, the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2024


English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure, the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2024


English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure, the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2024


English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure, the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived		 2024


English Indices of Deprivation 2019
ON each measure, the local authoritydistrict with a rank of 1 is the most deprived
Local
Authority
District code
(2019)		 Local Authority
District name
(2019)		 Employment
- Average
rank		 Employment
- Rank of
average rank		 Employment
- Proportion
of LSOAs in
mostdeprived
10% nationally		 Employment
- Rank of
proportion of
LSOAs in
mostdeprived
10% nationally		 Employment
scale		 Rank of
Employme
ntScale
E06000001 Hartlepool 24902.51 5 0.4310 5 9715.25 111
E06000002 Middlesbrough 25231.38 4 0.4884 2 15542.50 62
E06000003 Redcar and
Cleveland		 23809.65 17 0.3295 12 12291.00 86
E06000004 Stockton-on-Tees 20104.05 67 0.2083 39 15089.25 64
E06000005 Darlington 20134.54 65 0.1846 52 7637.50 132
Local
Authority
District code
(2019)		 Local Authority
District name
(2019)		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Average rank		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Rank of
average rank		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Average
score		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Rank of
average
score		 Education,
Skills, and
Training-
Proportion of
LSOAs in
most
deprived
10%
nationally		 Education
, Skills,
and
Training-
Rank of
proportion
of LSOAs
in most
deprived
10%
nationally
E06000001 Hartlepool 19,980.79 77 30.255 51 0.2069 38
E06000002 Middlesbrough 22,111.75 36 38.850 8 0.3953 3
E06000003 Redcar and
Cleveland		 18,997.48 102 27.768 73 0.1932 46
E06000004 Stockton-on-Tees 16,899.44 139 24.786 111 0.1667 61
E06000005 Darlington 18,401.65 114 27.402 76 0.2000 42
Local
Authority
District code
(2019)		 Local Authority
District name
(2019)		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Average
rank		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Rank of
average rank		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Average
score		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Rank of
average
score		 Health
Deprivation
and Disability
- Proportion
of LSOAs in
most
deprived10%
nationally		 Health
Deprivation
and
Disability -
Rank of
proportion of
LSOAs in
most
deprived
10%
nationally
E06000001 Hartlepool 25806.04 21 0.869 16 0.3621 16
E06000002 Middlesbrough 27603.83 9 1.194 6 0.5698 4
E06000003 Redcar and
Cleveland		 25339.55 26 0.790 27 0.3523 18
E06000004 Stockton-on-Tees 23468.75 48 0.684 36 0.2833 28
E06000005 Darlington 22510.99 61 0.532 57 0.2462 35
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QUALIFICATIONS GAINED

Course Number Qualification Gained
Access to Healthcare 11 L4
Access to Humanities 8 L4
Education & Training (PTTLS) 11 Level 3
Autism L3 9 C & G L 3
Pediatric 1st aid 4 Level 3
Teaching assistant L3 22 C & G L3
Autism L2 12 C & G L2
Behavior that Challenges 12 L2
Counselling 12 Level 2
Gel Nails 23 Level 2
Mathematics – functional skills 49 Entry L 1/2/3
English – Functional skills 36 Entry L1/2/3
Driving Theory 7 Level 1
Digital Skills 8 Level 1
Makaton 18 Level 1
Multiply – various 39 Level 1
Sign Language 9 Intro Level
Domestic Violence Awareness 19 Information
Asian Cookery 24 Leisure
Cake Baking 8 Leisure
Crafts – Various 16 Leisure
Sewing – General 32 Leisure
Sewing for Beginners 35 Leisure
Wreath Making 24 Leisure
Holistic Crafts 13 Leisure/Wellbeing
Menopause 12 Leisure/wellbeing
Art for Wellbeing 11 Leisure/Wellbeing
Well- Being course 21 Leisure/Wellbeing
Positive Mindset 6 Well being

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Overview – Well Being Group - End of course report.

The Wellbeing Group followed a program of weekly sessions delivered at Tees Valley Women’s Centre, facilitated by Rachel Chatto.

Key aims of the group are to empower women to improve their physical and mental health through chairbased yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation.

Group members will have opportunities to:

Interact with other women in a safe supportive environment:

Evaluation Process

Evaluating the Wellbeing Group was an informal process that mainly relied on the participants’ willingness to share their thoughts and feelings regarding course content and delivery. Participants were encouraged to reflect on what they found challenging in the session and what they were taking away from each session. Participants identified what they hoped to get from the group when they first attended. These hopes have been collated into similar themes and used as sub-headings for this evaluation.

Key Findings

To learn relaxation techniques

Each week comprised of a different breathing practice to increase lung capacity and promote mindfulness, techniques to relax different muscles, and the use of sound (e.g., chimes) and/or guided visualization to aid meditation. Participants were encouraged to practice techniques at home so they could be used more effectively in times of stress and discomfort such as physical and/or emotional pain and insomnia. All the women enjoyed learning a variety of relaxation techniques and sourced music and chimes to use at home. Several women described how the use of the breath benefitted them in managing their pain more effectively and improving their sleep quality. Women particularly liked the informal, relaxed approach to the group.

To improve health

Most women attending this Wellbeing Group have a number of physical health problems which impact on their mobility. Those experiencing chronic pain were particularly anxious about moving in unfamiliar ways, so the chair-based yoga was kept very basic. I observed how their physical pain affected them mentally – at times, some women limited their own mobility through fear saying that they were unable to do something even though they had just done it without realising. Becoming more aware of posture and personal range of movement empowered the women to take more ownership of their physical health and they practiced some of the stretches at home. Those that incorporated a few exercises into their daily routines reported having better posture, increased muscle tone and also felt more energized and motivated.

To make new friends

Similar to the autumn Wellbeing Group, the women spoke about loneliness and isolation, which had been accentuated by the pandemic and some women felt particularly anxious about mixing with others and lacked confidence in their

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own social skills. Participants appreciated the friendly, supportive environment and enjoyed using different resources (e.g., positive affirmation cards) to promote open discussions about personal thoughts and feelings. This enabled the women to reflect on their own experiences and share helpful strategies with each other to manage any obstacles that prevent them from feeling relaxed and happy.

Improve confidence

Those that attended more than one session felt more confident in taking care of their own health and wellbeing by utilising the skills they had learnt in the group. Attending the group in itself had boosted their confidence and one woman said she felt ‘more like herself everyday’ which is what she’d hoped for. The women particularly liked being able to support each other and connect through shared experiences. As one woman said, “Listening to others who have been through something similar has made me realise that I can turn my own negative experiences into something positive” .

Overall summary

Feedback from all participants was positive and the key aims of the group were achieved for those that attended more than one session.

The informal approach to the Wellbeing Group proved successful and can be used again in future groups. Empowering participants to reflect on personal challenges and any obstacles to relaxing, alongside being encouraged to recognise how different techniques benefitted them, resulted in the women taking ownership of their own health and wellbeing. This ongoing process of monitoring shaped the course content and delivery and ensured that individual needs were met.

Evaluation Report written by Rachel Chatto, Group Facilitator –

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We would like to say a big THANK YOU to all who have supported us over the past 12 months. We are particularly grateful for the funding & support received from the following organisations during the financial year 2023-24

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2024 Success stories 2 Tees I'd W?men's Centre Celebrating Success: Karty Dobson It's unbelievable how I've managed to gain qualifications the equivalent of three A levels alongside level 2 Maths and English in the space of a year! Being a single poront to three children and workin9 part lime at the local premier shop, it just simply wouldn't have been possible without the Tees Valley Women's Centre. The support from the amaing teachers, staff and friends I gained along the way was incredible. Jug91ing work and family life has been hard, it would have been impossible to 90 to college, l am so thankful for the amazing opportunity I have been given at the centre. I have 90ined a place at Teesside University studyin9 Bsc Nursing startin9 this September and finally am looking fopNard to a better future for my family, in a career I know I will love. Success Slory 25

2024 Wgmen's Centre Celebrating Success: Senga Fostei My ioumey this past year studyng the Access to HE has been difficuh but was mode a lot easier by the supp)rt I hove recei from the Tee5 Volley Women's Centre. I left school no grades and Ihought I would be stuck in the same job foreverAince having my lrttle 9iA l alwa￿ wanled to progre&s in my o career ond since flee nursery was given to me fm t￿ centre I no k>rKJer hod obstacles in ry way, a childhood d￿arn of becoming a nurse is luming into realrty through the hdp and swort Iv had I h¢Jve completed ry Access with high grades and also obtained my Maths and Er8lish level 2 along side rt at the Tees Valley Women's Ceffjwhich has given me the opportunty lo further my ethjcuhon ot Teessde Unfrsity. Tr gids at the onsite nuTSèry- Tees Valley To have brought my daughter on so much she attended Ihe nur5 whilst I was on my cOu￿e and In yjch a short space of time, the ts now so conh'dent and dever and loves being itlthe Success Story I would encouroge ony women of oge who have on interest in the Health sectof to their Access (rt Tees Volley Women's Centre same qualificahons as 90ing to a rnoinslream college but in a smoller and much more supportive setti 26

2024 Partnership Working tvwc.org.uk TVWC WEEKLY FREE SERVICES FREE DEBT SERVICES EVERY TUESDAY AT TEES VALLEY WOMEN'S CENTRE! Our debt advlser offers froe, Indopendort confldentlal. and non-ludgmental adv1¢• on munaging your debts and implementing your chosen strategy. The earlier you seek advice. the moro options you I￿Ve. We provide support wlth budgetlng. accesslng socl tarlffs for watsr and tolecoms. ensurlng you r•celve all entltted benellts and dlseounts. understunding creditor actions, negotiating with creditors, applying for Breathing Space. and exploring insolvency options. Tees Vc? W9men's Centre Appolntments ar• avallabl• on Tuesdays. To book. vlslt us In person, call 01642 296166. text Laura on 07732 073609, or ema51 debtappointment@¢itizensad. FREE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT EVERY THURSDAY AT TEES VALLEY WOMEN'S CENTRE! Open to everyone aged 19+. our employment support s•rvlces offer prsonallzed asslstance wlth Job seorch•s, CV wrltlng. Intervlew preparatlon. ond skllls development. Joln us every Thursday to take the next st•p In your eare•r! tMPLOYI4EIIT SIIPPOAT EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT tviY rHvSbA Y 27

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Hi, my name is Laura, and I am the Nursery Manager at TeesValley Tots. Our nursery provision is continuously growing and adapting to suit the needs of the local area and childcare demand. We implement any new relevant Ofsted legislation and changes as and when they are required and keep ahead of any educational changes in the EYFS system. We provide a small SEN provision for children who need 1:2:1 support and work closely with the local authorities SEN team to give them the best start. My great staff team encourage all our children to be individuals and reach their full potential, learning through play and also having fun. Our Nursery is very busy with working parents utilizing the affordable childcare we offer and the governments free childcare scheme for 2- & 3-Year-old children., alongside children of parents taking advantage of the free childcare whilst on a course in the Centre.

We also anticipate a lot more interest and take up from Sept 24 when the government funding for babies from 9 months old is rolled out.

OFSTED RATED – GOOD

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Tees Valley Tots is based within the Women’s Centre and is Ofsted registered for 23 children.

The Nursery follows the EYFS framework for children 0-5 years and can accommodate the government funded 15/30 hours per week free childcare for 2/3-year old’s. Our new longer opening hours work well with local employed women who require all day childcare. We are now open from 8am to be more flexible for working parents.

Women attending courses in the Centre are offered free childcare within our creche setting, which removes one of the most common barriers to learning for local women.

Our friendly staff team (All Early Years qualified) continually strive to make learning fun, they work closely with key children planning & executing activities to suit each child’s individual needs in line with the EYFS guidelines.

EYFS - Framework

  1. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe, and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high-quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.

  2. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early year’s providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.

  3. The EYFS seeks to provide:

  4. quality and consistency in all early year’s settings, so that every child makes good progress, and no child gets left

  5. behind

  6. a secure foundation through learning and development opportunities which are planned around the needs and

  7. interests of each individual child and are assessed and reviewed regularly

  8. partnership working between practitioners and with parents and/or carers

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The EYFS learning and development requirements?

The learning and development requirements cover seven prime areas, which are considered particularly important for stimulating children’s interest in learning, and in building relationships:

Additional Training:

Two members of our current staff team are now qualified in the EYPDP programme.

The EYPDP is a tailored professional development programme and forms part of the government’s Early Years Education Recovery Plan which aims to address the continued effects of the pandemic on young children.

The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) supports practitioners working with early years children, helping them to develop their practice and improve outcomes in Communication and Language, Early Mathematics and Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED).

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We Are Open

Our opening times are 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday to Friday

Sessions

Full Day, Morning, and Afternoon Sessions Available.

Ages

We look after children birth-5 years,

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED- 05244511 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST ]

TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

The Management Committee presents its report and financial statements for the Year ended 31 March 2024.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name: Tees Valley Women’s Centre Ltd Charity Registration number 1106950 Company Registration 5244511 number Registered Office and Operational Address TeesValley Women’s Centre Upper Albion Street South Bank TS6 6XG Management Committee: K Kaur Chairperson E McTiernan Secretary J Corbett Secretary (part year) B Begg Treasurer K Coates L Keating

Senior Management Team

D Winstanley Manager/Finance D Middleton Manager/Operational A Widdowson Reception/Admin L Blackmore Nursery Manager

Accountants

Leonard Bye Limited, 80 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JN

Bankers

Virgin Money, 7 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1RF Shawbrook Bank Limited, Lutea House, Essex, CM13 3BE

Scottish Widows charity deposit account

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST ] March 2024

Governing Document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by Guarantee; it was incorporated on 28[th] September 2004 and registered as a charity on 13[th] July 1994. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.

Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee

The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company’s articles are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting.

To enhance the potential pool of trustees, the charity continues through selective advertising and networking with other organisations sought to identify women, especially users of the Centre, who would be willing to become members of the Management Committee and use their own experience to assist the charity.

Trustee Induction and Training

Most Trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity having been encouraged to take part in continuous training.

Additionally new trustees are invited and encouraged to attend a series of short training sessions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. Covering the following:

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST ] March 2024

Organisational Structure TeesValley Women’s Centre has a management committee of up to 8 members who meet regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. The Management Team have day-to-day responsibility for the provision of services, supervision of the staff, Staff development of skills and working practices in line with good practice. Objectives and activities

The Company’s objectives and principal activities are to:

The main objectives and activities for the year continue to focus on Women’s needs, the strategies employed to assist the charity to meet these objectives include the following:

The trustees confirm that they have taken into consideration the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit when planning the charity’s activities.

Achievements and Performance

Tees Valley Women’s Centre is a pioneering grass roots venture managed by a volunteer Management committee, providing a one stop shop for women in a non-threatening safe environment helping to support the wellbeing of local women, improve their quality of life by giving support, advice and guidance, training and education, access to employment and employment opportunities, and helping to tackle social exclusion.

This is supported by free childcare facilities for women attending courses in our Ofsted registered Nursery. The TVT Nursery also runs affordable daily nursery provision and is registered to provide the governments (free 15/30 hrs.) early years provision for 2- & 3-year-old.

The Centre continues to go from strength to strength, with additional services being added when available to enhance and improve the services we can offer to local women.

The Centre will during 2024/25 continue to offer its services to local women looking to gain employment, update training and educational skills, gain self confidence and self-esteem, enabling them to become job ready. We will continue to provide a holistic approach to women’s issues especially with regards to mental health & anxiety issues which have risen greatly after the pandemic, offering workshops and well-being courses in smaller groups, alongside a warm space, debt advice, employability sessions and a sexual health drop-in service (available from late 2024) . Our ECO shop will also be available to women attending the Centre.

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024

(-CONTINUED)

The Centre is fully committed to meeting the needs of all women including providing a safe place to study. and taking a holistic approach to all issues affecting women’s lives hence our constant search for new funding & training opportunities within the Tees Valley Area.

Principal Funding

Against the backdrop of limited resources and greater insecurities over funding it has become increasingly difficult to plan or develop services. Nevertheless, the charity, with the aid of sound financial management and support of both its staff and volunteers managed over the past year to generate funds through its crèche provision, room hire, as well as grant aid from partnerships & trusts.

We are continuously searching for new funding from grant-giving organisations sympathetic to our ethos.

Investment Policy

The Trustees have operated an investment policy of maintaining funds in an interest bearing current & deposit accounts, where the funds are easily accessible for the day-to-day running of the charity.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds, not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, held by the charity should be equal to 6 months of the unrestricted expenditure. Our current reserves are currently slightly higher than this as we anticipate much higher running costs in the coming year due to both the energy and cost of living crisis, along with increases to the NMW.

Future Planning

The Charity plans to continue the activities outlined previously during the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. We look forward to growing our services in line with the needs of the local women in our community.

Funding streams and grant provisions are constantly changing and are in high demand due to the current economic crisis.

With the ever-increasing need for education & training the Centre will hopefully be at the forefront of helping women reach their true potential both in their personal and employment goals.

Our Nursery facility continues to grow and is now offering longer hours for working parents.

Responsibilities of the Management Committee

The Management Committee are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the management committee are required to:

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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 (-CONTINUED)

The Management committee is responsible for keeping adequate 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. The Management committee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Members of the Management Committee

Members of the Management Committee, who are directors for the purpose of company law, and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on Page 2.

In accordance with company law, as the company’s directors, we certify that:

Independent Examiners

Leonard Bye accountants were re-appointed as the charitable company’s Independent Examiners during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity.

This report has been prepared having taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in the Companies Act 2006.

Approved by the Management Committee on 30[th] October 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

K.Kaur

Trustee

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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT

TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

IN RESPECT OF THE YEAR TO 31[ST] MARCH 2024

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024, set out on pages 8 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view,” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Mrs J. E. Shield BA FCA Dated: 5[th] November 2024

For and on behalf of:

Leonard Bye Limited Chartered Accountants

80 Borough Road

Middlesbrough

TS1 2JN

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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024


2024
2024
£
£
Restricted Unrest’ed
Funds
Funds


INCOMING RESOURCES
Notes
Incoming resources from generating funds
Voluntary Income
2
- 23,337
Activities for generating funds – room hire
-
32,580
Investment Income
-
1,161
Incoming resources from charitable activities 386,796 195,894
Other Income- Government Grants
-
-
——— ———
Total Incoming Resources
86,796 252,972
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RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
87,284 192,904
Governance costs
-
19,679
Cost of Generating funds
-
9,153
——— ———
Total Resources Expended
487,284 221,736

──── ────
NET INCOMING RESOURCES /5
(RESOURCES EXPENDED)
(488) 31,236
BEFORE TRANSFERS

TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS -
Reclassification of funding
-
-

——— ———
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

(488) 31,236


FUND BALANCES B/F
12,114 211,110

——— ———
FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD
11,626
242,346		 2024
£


Totals

23,337
32,580
1,161
282,690
-
———
339,768
────
280,188
19,679
9,153
———
309,020
────
30,748
- -
———
30,748
223,224
———
253,972		 2023
£


Totals

20,041
22,770
682
228,482
-
———
271,975
────
242,848
19,670
4,763
———
267,281
────
4,694

———
4,694
218,530
———
223,224

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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024

2024 2023

Notes


£


£


£

£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 8 76 100
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 9 5,680 3,730
Cash at Bank and in hand 257,745 226,313
——— ———
263,425 230,043
Creditors– amounts falling
due
within one year 10 9,529 6,919
——— ———
NET CURRENT ASSETS 253,896 223,124


———

———
NET ASSETS 253,972 223,224
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Financed by:
ACCUMULATED FUNDS 11
Restricted Funds
National Lottery 2020 10,322 10,914
Tees Valley Community Foundation - 1,200
Jack Brunton Charitable Trust 895 -
Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary Club 409
——— ———
11,626 12,114
Unrestricted Funds 242,346 211,110
──── ────
253,972 223,224
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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET – Continued AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024

The directors are satisfied that the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that members have not requested an audit in accordance with section 476.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:

ii preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of this Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and The Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2019).

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Trustee: K.Kaur Trustee: B. Begg
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TeesValley Women’s Centre- 05244511
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TEESVALLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE 2024 ACCOUNTS

  1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 General information and basis of preparation

The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the trustees named on page 2. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 2 of these financial statements.

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been applied consistently to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

1.2 Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds arise when the company receives grants and other significant donations, and the use of these funds may be restricted by the donor to a particular area of the company’s work. A detailed record is maintained by the company of all transactions relating to income. Unexpended funds at the end of the year are shown separately on the Balance Sheet as restricted funds.

1.3 Income Recognition

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the income will be received.

For grants to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation, and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then the income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity, and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably, and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure. 10

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NOTES TO THE 2024 ACCOUNTS – Continued

1.4 Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

1.5 Tangible Fixed Assets

Provision is made for depreciation on all tangible assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Leasehold Buildings Over the lease term

Office Equipment: 25.00% per annum on reducing balance

Computers 50.00% per annum on a straight-line basis

1.6 Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

1.7 Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the charity has an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount can be reliably estimated.

1.8 Tax

The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in paragraph 1 schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.

1.9 Going Concern

The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorizing these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.


2.		 VOLUNTARY INCOME 2024 2023
£ £
Sundry Donations 6,337 3,041
Redcar & Cleveland Council:
Rent (Donation in Kind) 17,000 17,000
──── ────
23,337 20,041
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NOTES TO THE 2024 ACCOUNTS – Continued

3. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Restri- Unrest- Unrest- Total
cted ricted 2024 2023
£ £ £ £

Crèche Income		 - 98,931 98,931 71,477
Government Subsidy-Childcare - 63,055 63,055 47,637
Community Foundation - - - 3,000
National Lottery 2020 46,787 - 46,787 46,806
Speedomic Foundation - - - 2,000
The Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust 2,500 - 2,500 2,000
Didymus - - - 5,000
Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust - - - 2,000
Police & Crime Commissioner - - - 2,000
Woodsmith Foundation 5,000 - 5,000 2,000
Network for Social Change - - - 22,643
Tees Valley Community Foundation 2,500 - 2,500 2,500
Hartlepool Borough Council - - - 17,619
County Durham Community Foundation - - - 1,800
Free Masons - 1,200 1,200
-
Masonic Lodge - 1,200 1,200
-
Ballinger Charitable Trust - 20,000 20,000
-
The Archer Trust - 1,000 1,000
-
The Hadrian Trust - 2,000 2,000
-
Redcar Hydrogen Community Fund - 1,296 1,296
-
The Noble Charitable Trust - 1,500 1,500
-
Eco shop & Grant Income - 5,712 5,712
-
Garfield Weston Foundation 10,000 - 10,000
-
Northeast Ladies Day 500 -
500
-
The Hedley Foundation 2,000 -
2,000
-
The Screwfix Foundation 2,050 -
2,050
-
The Jack Brunton Charitable Trust 2,500 -
2,500
-
29thMay 1961 Charitable Trust 4,000 -
4,000
-
Everyone Active 7,300 -
7,300
-
The Rothley Trust 1,250 -
1,250
-
Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary Club 409 -
409
-

──── ──── ──── ──── 86,796 195,894 282,690 228,482 ════ ════ ════ ════

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NOTES TO THE 2024 ACCOUNTS-Continued

4. RESOURCES EXPENDED
Total Total
2023 2024
£ £
Salaries, & NI 211,644 187,996
Staff pensions costs
 2,071 843
Crèche Expenses 21,371 9,470
Rent and Rates 18,027 18,197
Heat and Light
 7,187 6,111
Printing and Stationery
 410 426
Insurance
 3,657 3,359
Repair, Renewals and Cleaning
 7,993 6,277
Telephone 2,100 2,082
Sundries 874 401
Equipment Leases
 2,231 2,281
Accountancy Fees
 1,679 2,040
Subscriptions 3,812 3,366
Depreciation
 24 5,313
Consultancy & Monitoring Fees
 9,153
 4,763
Computer Maintenance
 3,126 3,176
Grant Funded Projects
 5,639
 6,223
Beneficiary, Volunteer & Creche Subsidies
 - 922
Staff Training
 480 295
Bank Charges
 1,475
 1,531
Eco shop purchases
 5,310 1,891
Recruitment expenses
 - 318
Donations
 757 -
──── ────
309,020 267,281
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5. NET INCOMING RESOURCES

This is stated after charging:		 2024 2023
£ £

Depreciation
24		 5,313
Independent Examiners Fees (including VAT) 2,040 2,040

6. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION & RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No member of the management committee received any remuneration during the year.
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NOTES TO THE 2024 ACCOUNTS – Continued

7 . EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

7. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
2024
7.1 Staff Costs £

Salaries and wages		 202,634
Social security costs 9,010
———
211,644
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7.2 The average number of employees in the year was 16 (2023-15).

8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Costat 1stApril 2023
Additions
Disposals
Costat 31stMarch 2024
Depreciationat 1stApril 2023
Charge for the year
Written off on disposal
Depreciationat 31stMarch 2024

Net book valueat 31stMarch 2024

Net book valueat 1stApril 2023
 Leasehold
Alterations
95,040
-
-
———
95,040
———
95,040
-
-
———
95,040
────
-
════
-

════
 Computer
Equipment
38,773
-
-
———
38,773
———
38,773
-
-
———
38773
────
-

════
-
════		 Other
Equipment
Total
19,623
153,436
-
-
-
-
———
———
19,623
153,436
———
———
19,523
153,336
24
24
-
-
———
———
19547
153,360
────
────
76
76
════
════
100 100
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All assets are used for direct charitable purposes and administration of the charity.

9. DEBTORS
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors

 £
2024
5,390
290
-
———
5,680		 £
2023
3,482
248
-
———
3,730
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TEESVALLEY WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE 2024 ACCOUNTS – Continued

10. CREDITORS – AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 704 1,706
Taxes and social security costs 4,626 3,275
Other creditors and accruals 4,199 1,938
Grants received in advance - -
——— ———
9,529 6,919
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  1. RESTRICTED FUNDS AND ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

11.1 Restricted Funds

When the company receives grants and other significant donations the use of these funds may be restricted by the donor to a particular area of the company’s work. A detailed record is maintained by the company of all transactions relating to income. Unexpended funds at the end of the year are shown separately on the Balance Sheet as restricted funds.

11.2 Analysis of net assets between funds

Fund balances at 31[st] March 2024 are represented by:

Restricted General
Funds Funds Total
£ £
 £

Fixed Assets		 - 76 76
Current Assets
Debtors & Prepayments - 5,680 5,680
Cash at Bank and in Hand
11,626
 246,119 257,745
Current Liabilities - (9,529) (9,529)
───── ───── ─────
11,626
 242,346 253,972
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