Merseyside Domestic Violence Service Ltd Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 Company Number: 04911086 Charity Number: 1107466
Merseyside Domestlc Wiolence Servlce Ltd Report and accounts Contents Page Trustees, Annual Rewrt Overview and Mission ststement of Trustees, ResponsitrAlitie8 Independerrt Examinerfs Rewt Statement of Finanrial Activities (induding InLX)me and Expenditur8 Actount) Balance sheet Notes to the Accounts 10-16
Merseyside Domestic Violence Service Ltd Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 Company Number: 04911086 Charity Number: 1107466 Statement of Trustees Responsibilities Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair Nllew of the stale of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet and of its incoming resources and application of resources. induding income and expenditure, for the financial years In preparing those financial statements, the trustees should follow best practice and.. select suitable accounting poliaes and then apply them consistently observe the methods and principle in the Charities SORP make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent prepare the finanaal statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company vlill continue as a going Concem state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departure disclosed and explained in the financial statements The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disdose with reasonable accuracy at any ts'me the finanaal position of the chariiable company and to enable them to ensure that the finanaal statements comply with the Companies Ad 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularits"es. This report has been wepared in accordance with the Charrties Ad 2011, Companies Act .2006. Accounting and Reporting by Charities,. Statement of Recommended Practice (Sorp 2015) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective January 2015). By the Order of the board. Signed:
ANCHOR Project Overview Introduction The ANCHOR project (Advoc2cy & Nurturing Change at Home: Our Response), funded by a £50,000 grarrt from Liverpooi City Councll under the Safe Accornmodation Fund. has made signfficar* pmgress in supporting domestic abuse survivors in Liverpool. ANCHOR is dedicated to enabling survivors and their children to achieve stsbilty. safety, and well-being in their own homes This project embodies the cructa question: why should 4Men and thildren have to t]ee trEir homes? During this funding period. we have provided advocacy and support for minority ethnic survivors, addressing systemic barriers and leveraging our expertise in immigration and intersectionaty. This enabled 8everai black arKI minority ethnic survivors to remain in their homes desiite signfficant challenges. ANCHOR also focused on increased 8ccessibilty for survivors with disabilities, particularly those Yth mental health disabilities resutting from domestic abuse trauma. However, we identified systemic barriers within Children's Servicés. where minorty ethnic survivcKs were often encouraged to flee due to a lack of understanding of protective legislation. W8 aim to address these failings in our future training plans for the next financial year and beyoThl. Looking ahead, we are planning to roll out a stalking referral pathway with Merseyslde Police to increase support for stslking vrctsms. We are also pursuing addrtsonal funding opportunÉties to ensure the sustsinabilty of ANCHOR servÉces. integrating ANCHOR'S services into core operations, expanrfing staff training program& engaging in prAiw adv0CY to address systemic barriers, and leveraging Al tedinology to improve gervice delivery and communication with PAwvivors, particularty those with language barrErs and disabilities Liverpool Ciry Counc
make a change Make a Change is an early intenrfention programme developed by Respect, the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domesth'c abuse, in parlnership Women's Aid Federation of England (Women's Ad), tp national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. By coming together, we have created a qualty response to perpetrators that places SUPlNors at its heart. Why Addressing Harmful Behaviour is Critical Each year, more than two million adults in England and Wales experience domestic abuse, with an estlmated 1.4 million women and 751.000 men affected. Despite the prevalence of this issue, fewer than 1% of domestic abuse perpetrator5 receive specialist intervention. This stark disparty underscores the urgent need for interrfentions vthich focus on early intervention and behavioural change tn indNiduals causing harn. By addressing abusive behavbour proactively. MAC aims to bridge the gap in services. ensuring that those causing ham are held accountable and more survivors are supported. Our commilment to expanding these sepiices and increasing accessibility is crucial in our mission to create safer communities and reduce the devastating impact of domestic abuse. In 2021, MDVS were commissioned by Resped to pilot Make a Change in Liverpool, securing £41,000 per year to deliver. Now in its third year. the Make A Change, continues to lead the way in addressing harmful behaviours in inbmate relationships. This programme underscores our commrtment to fostering lon*temi, sustainable change in abusers while ensuring the safety and well-being of survivors. Throughout this year, MAC has made significant progress.. Accountability: We have provided direct support to individuals concemed about thr behaviour towards their partners, encouraging posrtNe changes and reductng recidivism rates. Survlvor Support and Safety: We have offered confidential and tailored support to partners and ex-partners of participants. ensuring their safety and welkbeing are prioritized while addressing the root causes of abuse through perpetrator intervention. RRR Training: Our programme has extended its reach through communty outreach and professional training. Local organisations and professionals have received training to rec¢yJnise hamiful behaviours, respond effectively. and refer indibiduals to our services. This has increased communty awareness and fostered a more
supportive emronment for both sUrv(Y5 and those seeking to change their behavlour. Collaboration and Partnershlp: MAC has strewhened parthers.ps with locat agencies. indLKlirg chAdn'S serViS, Liverpool Cty Safe, and Mersede Police. a1 the Merseyside Police arKI Crime Commi&8ioner to provide a coordinated response to dcrnestic abuse. These collab10n$ have enhanced our abilty to deliver comwthensive support and intervention. You mayaiso be Interest I • Make a Change's Impact reportfor 2023124
MDVS Overview and Mission Merseyside Domestic Violence Service (MDVS). established in 2003. and has been serving the most vulnerable families in North and South Liverpool for the past 20 years. Our vision is to work collaboratively to end domestic abuse, change attitudes, and improve policies related to domestic violence. We are committed to tackling domestic abuse through education, support. and advocacy. Our mission is to educate the public on the realities of domesb'c abuse. support those affected by it, and empower individuals to improve their lives. We strive to break the cycle of domesti¢ violence through comprehensive services that address both the needs of survivors and the behaviours of those who perpetrate abuse. Registered Objectives MDVS is dedicated to: Promoting and Proterting WelkBeing: We are c¢Jnmrtted to safeguarding the physical and mental heatth of vrnen. girls. and young people affeced by domestic abuse. We provide integrated support services, offering specialised prevention and intervention programs for those who have committed or are at risk of committing domestic abuse. Education and Alvareness: We educate the public on domestic abuse, focusing on its causes, effects, and prevention. Our goal is to raise avrfareness and foster understanding wtthin the communty. Collaborallon and Impact Our funders, partner agencies. and suppcters-both local and national-play a critical role in enabling our charity's work to continue. The demand for our services has never been higher, particularly in the current dimate marked by the $t-Of-lIvIng crisis and the growing challenges of homelessness that many families and individuals in our ty face. Through collective efforts, we have forged new partnerships and supported hundreds of the most higFriSk families and individuals. Our work is dedicated to breaking the cyde of domestic violence, providing groundbreaking programs and services that are in high demand, particularly for women and young people. Expertise and Leadership MDVS'S knowledge and collaborative approach are highly respected by professionals and partners at both the local and national levels. We continue to lead with integrity, providing essential services that make a lasting impact on our communty and work tirelessly towards a future free from domestic wolen.
Merseyyldo Dom88llc WK>knce Servlc• Ltd Statement of Trustees Responsibilities Company law requi$ the trustees to prepare fina[81 ststemeTts for each financial year which give a true and fair wew ofthe state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its in¢omin9 resour and application of resourtss. ClUding income and expendFbJre, for the financial year. In preparirKJ those financial slatements, the trustees shoukl follow best praclice and". Select suitable acCo1ng poltCAes and Ihen appty them conslstsnty, observe the metrtods and prin¢iple in the Charitses SORP: make judgements and estimates that are asonable and prudent prepare the finanual statem&nts on the going concem basis unlgss rt 18 inappropriate to presume that the ccmpany WÉI continue as a going concem; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departure dwlo$6d and eyptained in the finanaal StstÈents. Th8 Trustses are responsible for MntsIn1ng accoting re¢ord$ which dts¢lose with reasonable ac(yJtacy 8t any time the )Inala{ posrfion of the charitatle company ar¥J to enable them to ensure that the financial ststemonts compty with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responstbte for safeguarding the assets of the charttable company and henc8 for tsking reasonable stsps for the prevention and dete¢lion offraud and other irregulari8$. This report has been prepared in aOrdan with the Chartbes Act 2011. Compani83 Act 2006, Accounting and Reporttiig by Charilies", Statsment of Recommended Practice (Sorp 20151 applicable to charities preparirYJ their a¢eounts in accordance wth th6 Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015). By the Order of the txjard, . J Jones Ire 54 James Street Liverpool L1 OAB Date: 24th July 2024
Merseyside Domestic Wiolence Sorvlce Ltd Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees of Merseyside Domestic Wiolence I report on the accounts of the tharilable company for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set Qui on pages 8 to 17. Responsibilities and basis of report As the chanty trustees of the company {and also rls directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 20CE Acf). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 20C Act and are elKJible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act.). In carrwng out rny examination I have followed the Direcb"ons given by the Chartty Commwion under section 145{5)(bl of the 2011 A¢L Independent examinevs statement I have Completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attenlion in connection with the examination giving me ¢ause to believe that in any material resp8ct: accounting records were not kept in reskrt of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Ac( or the accounts do not accord with thcw records,. or the a¢¢ounts do nol compty with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the a¢courrts give a 'true ar fair vi which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordan with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended practi for accounting and reporting by ¢harities lapplicab to charitses preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)]. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enabk a proper underslanding of the accounts to b8 reached. I have no concems 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 understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Gary Wood, FCCA Business Accounting SeThices Chartered Certrfied AQUnts 111 Mount Pleasant LNerpool L3 5TF 24th Juty 2024
Merseyslde Doniestic Vloknce Sarvice Ltd Statement of Financial Acbvitses fincluding Income and EXPendre Account) for th9 year ended 31 March 2024 Funds 2024 FU1$ 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Income and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable Activittes 7,750 3.165 7.750 314,680 317.845 912.614 Total In¢omg 10.915 314.680 325.595 915.102 Chartlable ActNi 418.225 418,225 418,225 418.225 728.438 728.438 Net inMe1{expend1tijFe) Totsl fvnds brought forward Total fvnds carried fomard 10,915 46.769 57.684 {103,5451 {92.630} 227,511 274.280 123.966 181.650 186,664 87.616 274.280 All tha obove amounts rel*e to continuing acbvilw of the ch8Eitab]e company.
Merseyside Domestic Wiolence Service Ltd Registsred numbor. 04911086 Balance Sheet Notes 2024 2023 Flxed as$ots Tangible assets 140 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 624 186.553 187,177 624 279,074 279,698 Creditors: arnounts falling due within one year (5,667) 15,606) Net currgnt assets 181,510 274,092 Total assets less current liabilities 181,650 274.278 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 57,684 123,966 181,650 46.769 227,511 274,280 The directors are satr"sfied that the company enbued to exempts.on from the requirement to obtsin an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 20C6. The member has not required the company to obtain an audtt in accordance wtih section 476 of the A¢t. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying viith the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 wth re$t lo accounb.ng records and the preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance wrth the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance wrth with FRS 102 SORP. J Jones Director Approved by the board on 24th July 2024
Merseyside Domestlc Vlolence servlce Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the year onded 31 March 2024 1 Limlt8d Llability The charity 1$ a ¢ompany rnited by guarts. Eath memberfs liabllity is limibj to £5. 2 Aecounling policies Basis of accounting The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised al ¢t or transactFon value unless otheMse staled in the r8Ievant note{s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the statemenl of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reportirvj by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial RepoFting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)(SORP 2015) (effectrve 1st January 2015), CharÈties Act 20118nd the Companies Act 20C6. The accoLtnts hav8 been prepared in sterting. whith is the fvncbonal currency of the charity. Monetsry amounts in these financial statements are rourthd to the The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for tharitres applying FRS 102 Upd Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. Golng ¢oncwn At the time of approving the accounts, the tr[tst have a rea50nab18 8xpe¢tstion that the charity has adequats resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable fijture. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going uJncm basis of accounting in prgparirwJ the accounts. Fund *ecountlng Unreslri¢ted funds are Ihe chaTT$ free reserves av811abEe the trustees to apply in accordance with the charitsble ¢ompanVs charttable objecfives. Restricted funds are subject to specrflc rastr1dr c¢)nditions wnposed by the donor. Al restricted funds are a¢¢ounted for as restricted in¢ome and eypenditure for the purpose ks charged to thatfund. Incomé rfjcogniti( All income is recognised oncè the charity has entitlement to the Ineome, there is suffiaent rtaInty of receipt and so it 1$ probable that the income wil be received. aTrJ thè amount of income recetvabl@ csn bo mr8d raliably. Donations and h9acies comwise of donations and general grants which are recognised in the accounts when receNed. with the ewtion of known legacie8 which a a¢¢ounted for when Ih8ir receipt is certain. Income from thari18ble activities is recognised on an aCCfua15 basis except for grants receivabte. which are recognised on the date on whith their uncondibonal payment 15 confinnEd by the donor. Income from investrnent relatss to bank irtorest received and is tecognised whon th6 amount is certatn. 10
MerJeyside Domestic Wiolen¢e Service Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Eypendilure rncognition Liabil"eS are recogntsed as soon as Ihere is a legal or constructive oblpation commitb'ng the charitable company to that expenditure. it is probable that setdement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. AEI expenditure is aecourrted for on an accruals basis. Al expenses, including support costs and govemance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the Statsment of Financial Activities. Support and governance costs are applied to the unrestn.cted furids unless specificalty induded in ho rp.trirtirtn np.r.ifipd hv thp dnnnr Expendrture on charitable activities relate to the operation of the charity comprising of direct charitable expenditure to meet the objectives of the charitable company. Support and governan costs relate to the management and operation of the organisation and also compliance with constitutional and ststLrtory requirements in producing the annual reporL These are deatt with in the Statement of Financial Aetivilies when payment has been approved by the charrtable company. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulatrve deprea8tion and any accumulative impaimient losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to wnte off the co$( less estimated residual value, of each asset eventy over rts expected usefvl lrfe, as follows.. Plant and machinery Fixiures, fitts'ng5, tools and equipment Computsrs 25% p.a. on a reduang balance basi$ fully depre¢iated fulty depreciated Cash and cash equfvalents Cash and cash equNalents include cash in hand, deposrts held at call with banks. other short-temi liquid inveslments with original maturitEs of three months or less. and bank Financial Instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finanaal Instruments, and Section 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of rts financial instruments. Financial instruments a recognised in the ¢harilYs balance sheet when the chanty becomes paty to Ihe eontracwal provisions of ihe Instyument Financial assets and liabilrbes are offsec wth the net amount presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off Ihe recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise and sewe the liabilty simultaneously. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initial measured at transaction pri including transaction costs and are subsequenuy carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement eonstitutes a financial transacts"on, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the ftjture receipts discounted at a market rate of interesL Finanual assets classified as reIvable within one year are not amortised. 11
erseyside Domestic Vlolence Service Ltd Notss to th Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Baslc flnanclalllabill¢les Basic financial liabilities. including ueditors and bank loans are initsdly fecognised at transaction pri, unless the arrangement conslitLrtes a fingn¢rng transaction, where the debt nstrument at the psent value ofthe future receipts discounted * a market rate of interesL Finanoal Ikibiltlies daSstred as payab wilh in one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are sthequenlly Carri at anorlised costs. using the effective rate of interest r8te method. Dereeogniiion of flnancIal1lllles Financiai Isabilities are der6cogni8ed when the charTW8 contractual obligations expire c are discharged or Gancelled. Taxation Income and gain5 are exempt frorn taxatron as they are received and applied for charitable purposes onty. The charitable company beneffts from various exemptions from taxation afforded by tax legislation and is not liable to Corporation Tax on income or gain$ falling within those exemptions. Crfticalaccoundng osthnates andjudggments In the application of the charivs accounting polcies. the trustees are required to make judgements, esb"mates and assumpt.ons aut the earrytng amount of assets and liabilities that are not readity appant from other sources. The estimates and asso¢iated assumptions are basèd on historteal experience and other factors that are considered to be relevanL Actual results may dtrrer from estimts. The estimate5 and undertying assumptions are rwwed on an on*oing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are rets)gnised in the period in which the estimate Is r•vised where the revision affects only that pedod or in the pgriod of the revision and fvttjre periods where thg revision affects both rrent and futu period8. 12
Merseyside Domestic Wiolenco Service Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 3 In¢omg Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total funds 2024 a. Donations and legacie8: Donations 7.750 7,750 7,750 Unrestrictg Funds 2024 Restncted Funds 2024 Totsl funds 2024 b. Charitable aclivities ANCHOR LCC Reaching Communrties Lottery General Fund- Various PCC St Helens PCC Liverpool Respect 50,000 67,689 41,680 3.165 54,960 54,961 45,390 317,845 67,689 41.680 3.165 54.960 54.961 45.390 314,680 13
Merneyskle Doineslic Ifiolenco servi Ltd Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 4 EXpendire on Charltsbh Axtivi Support and CharFtabfe Govemance Exwditijre Total 2024 physÈcal and mental health of women, girfs and young chEren who have been affected in sCe way by the issues of domestic Violen by the provision of a no judgementsl advice and support 385,819 32,406 418.225 a. Anatysed as fo11tr.. 2024 Direct chaiytable axpondfture st sa18ry ¢0sts CGL Recruitrnent Staff training and welfare Activities and events servi user suppc Pension Building running Costs Travel costs Consult8ncylmanagent fee8 Solidors fees DBS and HR costs 330,750 374,816 175,174 36,531 4,7CO 13.644 22.881 11,604 24,134 5.Tf1 3,41 14.887 6.689 385.819 10.909 678278 Support & Govemance Costs offi costslequipm8nt Insur8nce Mark6ting and publ>3ty Subscriptions and membetships Bookkeeping and payroll fees Ac¢ountsncy Depreclation 14.720 3.338 2.801 27.998 3,910 11,520 1.950 62 32.4( Total •xpendituro on charitab 418,225 £418,225 (2O2328,438) ofthe above eyndilure relabj to trIcted funding. 14
Mersoyside Domestic Wiolence Service Ltd Notes to the Accounts for tho yoar ended 31 March 2024 b. Staff costs 2024 2023 Gross wages and salaries Social security costs 307,993 22,757 330,750 347.658 27.158 374.816 c. Parb"culats of employees The average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis offul 'me equivalents. was as follows.. 2024 2023 Charitable activrbe5 No employees received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2023 '. none) The trustees are not remunerated for their services and are not induded in the above number of employees. No out of pod(et expenses were reimbursed to trustees in the year (2023 '. £nil). 6 Tangiblè flx•d assèts Fixtures. Flttings & Equipment Pknt and machinery Computers Cost At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 10,734 10,734 1,8 1.890 2.5 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 10.548 1.890 2,5 10,594 2,596 Net book value At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 140 0 DelJtor8 2024 Other debtors 624 7 Creditors: amounts falling du• within on• 2024 Trade creditors 5.667 15
M•rneysldo Domesllc Vlolence Sorvlco Ltd Notss to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Description of Funds These are monies given to the Charitable wry)any to be spent at Ihe d15uets of the Board of Trustees for $pechlc charilablg purposes as follows.. Blg Lottery Grant Fund - ReaGhing Con¥nItiO%- Contributions towards 'aleS Activety Seeking Change. project PCC- fvnding for Ihe perFetrator programme An¢lKbr- is a furKI for staff memberls to w out aspects ofsafety work Llverpool Cty Councll - ContrM)ution from the Safe Partnership fvTr 8 Relatsd party transactions Thore were no retated paty traaCtIonS as aiyear ended 31st March 2024 (2023: none) 9 Contlngent liabllltles The charitable rnpanY did not have any contingent abilleS at 31st March 2024 or 31st Marth 2023. 10 Guaranlaes As St 31st March 2024, fve memb8rs had given a gusrantse of £5 eath in the event ofthè wmpany being wound up. Total £25 (2023: 5 memb8rs £25)