ANNUAL
REPORT
2022-2023
DASU
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT
UNED DIOGELWCH TRAIS TEUIUOL
www.dasunorthwales.co.uk
**1 referral every 15 minutes 204 Families supported in refuge 43 new clients in counselling service Over 350 children supported 16% increase in funding 7 Trustees**
## MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF OUR TRUSTEES
DASU North Wales receives 1 new referral every 15 minutes. During 2022-2023 we received 2243 referrals into our community service and 204 families were accepted into our refuge service. We saw the end of COVID restrictions and the increase of referrals of circa 40% on previous years continued throughout the period.
In addition, the complex needs of clients which we supported also continued. This meant that we have had to adjust our delivery model to allow for longer support sessions and with heightened anxiety, stress, and substance misuse issues, we found that the sessions were taking around 50% longer to deliver, we secured funding via the Lottery Community fund to provide specific Mental health support and all staff were given training in supporting clients with Mental health issues.
We identified an increase in survivors wanting long term counselling so via a joint funding bid with RASASC NW we secured funding to employ our first dedicated counsellor, who provided 43 clients with counselling sessions to help them rebuild their lives.
Support from Our Children and Young people’s services continued to be in great demand with DASU receiving 386 referrals during the period. As such we secured additional funding to employ more specialist workers to work with children and their families, including within our refuges where our support workers were able to work with the non-offending parent and their child to rebuild relationships and grow confidence.
Due to the increase in referrals, we accessed additional funding through the OPCC to employ more IDVA’s, this team supported 1683 high risk victims and their families to access justice and to remain safe. Attending MARAC’s, court hearings and providing target hardening to enable survivors to remain safe in their own home.
To support this, we secured capital funding via the Welsh Government, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham Councils for additional target hardening items, including CCTV, RING doorbells, window and door locks, fire retardant letter boxes and personal safety items etc.
As communities began to return to normal and GP’s and health settings open, we accessed funding from the OPCC to set up the IRIS project in North Wales. This project introduced our adult educator into GP surgeries in Denbighshire, providing specialist training and support to GP’s on how to identify and support patients living with Domestic Abuse.
With the additional IDVA funding we introduced the first hospital IDVA’s in North Wales. Working within Glan Clwyd and Wrexham Maelor hospitals, these Domestic Abuse specialist provided advice, support and a referral pathway for staff and patients affected by Domestic Abuse.
Many of those accessing support also find themselves in financial hardship with economic abuse a factor in their history. To that end we accessed funding via Nat West Circles and Flintshire Council for client essential such as food, clothes, school uniforms and transport to enable them to escape the abuse.
We secured over £140,000 in Capital funding via Welsh Government to build the first short-stay refuge accommodation in the UK. DASU found that when we received referrals out of hours and at weekend often clients would not be accepted by other providers in the UK until the next working day when a full assessment could be done. This meant that we would have to place them into hotels where again they sometimes could not go due to them having pets, leaving them little option other than to stay with the offender.
We will continue to work hard to demonstrate the value of our services, working with survivors to ensure what we offer meets their needs and reduces the long-term harm of Domestic Abuse. We will continue to work collaboratively with other providers and stakeholders and grow our support offers to ensure that we make every penny we receive in funding counts.
We decided to open the first short-stay refuge to overcome this problem. Our new self-contained unit enables survivor wishing to access refuge at weekends or out of hours when a long-term space is not available immediately to stay with us securely, bringing children, pets and dependants for up to 72 hours until they can be accepted into a more permanent space. In the coming year we will look to secure additional funding so we can extend this project and build another similar space for a 2nd client and their family during times of crisis.
DASU would like to acknowledge and thank all our commissioners and funders. Without your support the life changing services we offer would simply not be available, together we really can make a difference.
We secured a further £140,000 in Welsh Government capital funding to complete work to our new offices in Colwyn Bay, this included the building of a dedicated CYP suite to provide our young service users to access support in a safe and child friendly environment, including a sensory room for CYP with neuro-diverse needs. We also fitted solar panels to the roof, to help us in the future to combat rising utility bills and reduce our carbon footprint.
Finally, the board would like to thank our staff and volunteers. The work that you do is often difficult and can be extremely distressing. We are committed to your well-being alongside that of our clients, and we will continue to access funding so that you can receive clinical supervision and other support to reduce the risk of vicarious trauma. You are all superheroes, giving your time, experience and empathy to so many so that they may have the very best chance of recovery, and live fear free, thank you.
Looking to the future, we expect some of our current funders to recommission services for Domestic Abuse survivors. This includes Flintshire County Council and Families first in Denbighshire and Flintshire
Diane Roberts Chair of Trustees
**Partner feedback**
## STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
## **Governing Document**
The charity is governed by a Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association and constitutes a Company Limited by Guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
## **Board of Trustees**
The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
## **Objectives and Aims**
The Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) provides professional coordinated interventions to people experiencing domestic abuse across Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham to maximise their safety, and the safety of their families.
The charity supports anyone who has been subjected to mental, physical or sexual abuse by their partners or persons with whom they have had a relationship. The aim is to assist them in making the transition to a safe and secure life.
The charity supports anyone who has been subjected to mental, physical or sexual abuse by their partners or persons with whom they have had a relationship. The aim is to assist them in making the transition to a safe and secure life.
Our services and support are therefore delivered in a way that specifically meet the needs of the client and acknowledges individuals experiencing multiple inequalities.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
## SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
DASU provides a range of support services including, advocacy, information, group-work, training, refuge accommodation when necessary, and liaising with other agencies including social services, police, health and substance misuse services on behalf of clients
Maintaining the safety and well-being of service users is achieved by risk assessment, safety planning and working with others to achieve positive outcomes. DASU participates in the monthly Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC), which is a key mechanism for multi-agency collaboration.
DASU helps survivors of domestic abuse in a wide variety of tangible ways such as helping clients to claim welfare benefits, accessing legal representation and attending court, safety planning, risk assessment and assisting clients to secure accommodation in private or social housing. Many of our clients have children, and we can assist them by finding places in playgroups, schools and colleges for the children when entering refuge with their parent, or when re-settling in permanent housing. This is an important element of the overall service provision, as is registration with GPs and dentists and accessing other health services, so basic needs and continued health and well-being is promoted
In addition to this wide-ranging practical support, DASU works with survivors to increase their confidence, self-esteem and the strength to emerge from social exclusion and stigmatisation and enable them to take control of their lives. This takes the form of individual counselling, group work and training, and has led to a number of clients finding the confidence to take up paid and volunteering work.
## **Raising Awareness**
An important area of work is awareness-raising within the community and related agencies. This includes workshop sessions in schools and colleges, talks to women's and church groups, and training for midwives and health visitors as part of the Integrated Care Pathway.
The importance of this work is primarily in raising awareness, but it also establishes valuable links with pupils, teachers and practitioners in related agencies. A monthly coffee morning helps to increase social networks and decrease isolation.
This monthly meeting is an opportunity for women to raise concerns, discuss options and offer mutual support. In addition, we are offering short training opportunities, providing clients with life skills which they have identified as needing. Such activities have included cooking, basic car mechanic courses, arts and craft activities and future plans include Internet safety, and employability skills
DASU has strong links with:
·Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham County Councils, and in particularly the Supporting People Teams, Social Services and Housing Departments, ·The Domestic Abuse Co-coordinators
·Neighbourhood Wardens,
·Clwyd Alyn Housing Association,
·Grwp Cynefin,
·Wales and West Housing,
·Women’s Aid
·North Wales Police.
DASU is a member of Local Voluntary Councils, Welsh Women's Aid, Cymorth Cymru, Respect and Child Poverty Action Group.
## Finance Report
Funding was stable in 2022-23, with core and additional grants secured to provide vital front-line services and supporting structures.
## **Summary of Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2023**
## Funders 2022-2023
During 2022-2023 a staggering amount of £33,314 was raised through donations from both continued dedicated supporters and new donators. £12,733 was raised through an independent charity shop in Holywell alongside a second independent charity shop in Ffynnongroew, individual people and organisations and general donations.
The Trustees would like to register their sincere thanks to all who have donated in such a difficult year. The funds will go towards making a difference to the lives of domestic abuse survivors.
Funders during 2022-2023 included:
- Conwy County Borough Council Denbighshire County Council Flintshire County Council
- Wrexham County Borough Council
- Community Fund
- Gwynt y Mor
- Lloyds Foundation
- Nationwide
- The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner – North Wales Children In Need
- Moondance Foundation
- Charles Hayward
- Steve Morgan Foundation
- NatWest Circle Fund
- Welsh Government
## Operational Report
## Refuge
**The Refuge provision is constantly increasing and has continued to do so this year. We have gained another two dispersed units from Wales & West housing association in Flintshire, where we have secured additional Welsh government funding to decorate and furnish.**
**We strive to break down barriers to make Refuge accessible to everyone, so these units are dispersed meaning we can consider additional needs, pets, older children etc.**
**We have worked closely with Stakeholders to provide a wrap around, holistic approach to ensure a full and tailored package of support can be delivered whilst in Refuge. Our goal is to re-build people’s lives, to allow them to flourish and move on into their own secured tenancy.**
**We were lucky enough to secure Welsh Government funding to add a short stay unit to our portfolio. This will allow us to accommodate people during out of hours and whereby they cannot access immediate, safe accommodation. This property has taken a full refurbishment from an absolute shell and completely transformed to a quality high standard short stay safe space, where they can access 24 hours a day.**
**Staff are always looking to improve people’s lives and apply for many grants through the Buttle Trust. This year they have received thousands of pounds for clients whereby they have been on Caravan Holidays, had funding to provide all essential furniture and furnishings for any children for their new home, Zoo passes, toys, trampolines etc**
## **Case Study**
J came into the refuge scared and anxious, her decision was not by choice but as a request from Children’s services. J was very guarded and really did not want to be in the refuge at all. She was very upset and was still quite defensive of her abusive partner. As weeks went on staff continued to try and engage but still no connection. J was very minimal in support sessions and did not engage well at all. After a few weeks it became apparent that she had in fact been having communication with her ex-partner and Childrens services were out within the hour. This was rock bottom for J as she felt completely trapped. Staff continued to try everything to engage her but equally being openly honest to the fact that social services would go further if she did not engage. In the following weeks staff carried out practical support and also some therapeutic interventions. She started engaging with counselling over the months started making excellent progress. She reconnected with her family and started a college course. She then was offered a property in the next street to her Mum (meant to be) they are now very settled; J continues to go to college and the little one school in the morning and college creche in the
afternoon.
It proves that people may not be ready to move forward, however, having had her final warning from social services and the team of amazing support workers around her, advising her and empowering her to make the right choices, she could see she had a future.
**“We can’t thank you enough for what you have done for me and my boy!!!! I was so scared not only about coming into refuge but losing my son too. He was on the child protection register as I just could not see out of a horrible bubble, I was in. After finally listening and of fighting the urge to go back, I turned my life around!! I mean I still can’t believe how different things are! You lot never gave up on me, even when I was being a pain!!! Look at us now!! Our very own forever home!!! With this view across our road (I’ve attached a pic) and just around the corner from my mum! I will never forget you all my guardian angels”**
## Support in the community
## Community Services
Referrals into our services continued to be high and we developed new ways of ensuing anyone experiencing domestic abuse could receive support. We added the Freedom programme to our group work and increased our volunteers to 15. These volunteers provide emotional support and run peer support groups to ensure everyone receives the support they need.
We adapted our services by adding a confidence wardrobe project which enabled individuals to access key skills support to enable them to move on with their lives.
**I have learnt so much about what i've been through. It's made me feel more confident.**
**Thanks for all your help. You are so calm and supportive, you made me feel reassured. Your help has made a difference.**
## IDVA Service
The IDVA service dealt with 0ver 1300 high risk cases over the past year, 80% of service users were supported with criminal and civil justice matters and we have seen a massive increase in complex case needs which has resulted in enhanced partnership working.
Children and Young People As well as our support work, we were able to provide a whole host of summer and seasonal activities for children and young people, helping them feel worthy and engaged
DAS
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DASU
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CASE STUDY
BEFORE INTERVENTION
AT A GLANCE
LH had experienced physical abuse. rape and sexual assaults,
isolation coercive control and financiol abuse.
This had an impact on client's mental health and emotional
wellbeing.
LH was referred to the hospital IDVA by Emergency Department
after she attended following an assault by the alleged preparator.
LH suffered 8 broken ribs and fractured vertebrae.
LH was admitted to hospital was in a lot of pain could not move
and was waiting an operation on her spine due to the injuries.
Don't think I would have
coped without you there.
Just having someone
there from th8 Start who
nderstood and didn't just
ant to tell me what to do.
I wouldn't feels as strong
or safe without you
Client
INTERVENTION
Hospital IDV A linked in with the ward staff ond sofeguarding team to formulate a risk
management plan to keep LH sofe while she wos in the hospital.
IDVA met with the client on the word, and she was reluctant to engoge with support or
provide o statement to police however agreed for IDVA to continue visit her.
IDV A regularly visited LH and provided not only emotional support and safety planning but
also practical support such as pyjamas toiletries puzzle books etc.
The hospital IDVA wos able to build a positive professionol relationship with LH and she
agreed to discuss her options with the police.
IDV A linked in with the police ond ogreed to attend to speak to LH following her operation.
LH was moved to Stoke hospital for her operation. Hospital IDVA linked in with their
sofeguarding department to ensure they were awore of the risk and the risk management
plan in place as well and being kept up to date on LH return to north Wales.
On LH return to hospital in North Wales she spoke to the Amethyst team with the police
provided a first account and on discharge competed a video interview with IDVA attending
as support.
Hospitol IDVA attended discharge plonning meeting. reviewed safety plans. and arranged for
a warning marker CCTV and TH to be ready on client's discharge.
On discharge IDV A continue to do home visits to see LH and provided her with support to
rebuild her life including successfully applying for survivor's fund from women aid and making
referrols to CAB. RASAC for ongoing support.
OUTCOMES
Alleged Perpetrator has been arrested and is currently on bail.
LH is fully on board with prosecution and restraining orders.
IDVA continues to link in with the Amethyst team to ensure LH is kept up
to date with the ongoing investigation.
JPJL
DASU
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CASE STUDY
BEFORE INTERVENTION
ild A. aged 14 years, wos referred for support after witnessing and
experiencing domestic abuse.
Child A had been physically ond emotionally abused by her mother
and was removed from her mother's care to live with her father ond
siblings.
Child A hos troumo from the obuse, ond suffers with onxiety, panic
attacks. nightmares, selt-haiming. and separation anxiety.
She was also being bullied in school.
During the support her brother was sent to prison.
AT A GLANCE
INTERVENTION
The CYP worker built o trusting relotionship with Child A.
Child A was offered one to one sessions and wanted them every
other week.
Child A would come to some sessions feeling low and feel like she
wos going to hove a panic attack.
She hod time to tolk in o safe spoce ond would reflect on what she
wos saying and how she could cope with her feelings.
Child A struggled with reoding ond writing so sessions were plonned
with no pressure on her.
The sessions were theropeutic lor Child A. by doing pointing octivitie
and crafts.
The CYP worker, worked alongside the wellbeing team for when Child
A needed time out from lessons.
"l am so happy to see
you and have
someone to talk to..
"You are the only
person thot I have
been able to talk to
properly. thank you".
OUTCOMES
Child A engaged well in the one- one sessions and attended session
even when she wosn't hoving o good doy.
Child A was able to express her feelings and work on how she could
self-care and manage her panic ottacks.
Child A's resilience hos improved as she learned to deal with things
hoppening her life.
Child A enjoyed doing crolt session ond mode o wooden heart for he
bedroom and a box.
Child A wos struggling with her brother going to prison ond she wos
missing him.
The CYP worker looked at the poct booklet ond Child A completed par
of it ond mode o memory box to put her things in.
She is also made a dream catcher as she is having nightmares.
The CYP worker supported Child A s fother with CAMHS support as sh
was receiving support, but heT worker left and no other worker hos
been in contact.
The CYP worker roised concerns on Child A's mentol health.
DASU
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CASE STUDY
C had concerns about her son's safety during contact
and had tried to access social services support for
this. AP had responded to her concerns with counter
allegations claiming that she is a stalker.The abuse
had been ongoing for a few yeors and she had
accessed DASU support previously, at the time of this
referral C had been receiving threatening messages
from AP
Intervention: C contacted the office to ask for urgent
support as AP did not return their son after contact.
She needed support to get a solicitor and a legal aid
letter to go to an emergency CAO hearing. C was
given the support she needed to get this in place and
she was able to have a court order for her son to be
returned to her after a couple of days.AP claimed that
she was the abuser in court. AP had asked for
evidence from her ex partner to say that she was
unstable and not a fit mother for the court proceeding.
C was offered lots of support around this and court.
C was offered additional support until they went back
to court for a final hearing and a formal CAO was
completed.she was given emotional support until she
settled in to the new agreement and felt confident that
AP would stick to it.
Outcome: At the time support was ended for C she
was no longer getting the threatening messages from
AP. She had been to court and was able to secure a
CAO order that she was happy with. She was more
confident in her ability to handle any problems that AP
might cause. She was confident to call NWP or social
services again if she needed to, but she was also
nfident in her safeguarding responsibilities
AT A GLANCE
C was referred
to DASU via a
CID 16. She had
ongoing issues
with her ex
partner, father of
her son
particularly
around child
contact
you have
supported me
so much.
Survivor
Charlty gIstratIOn number 1111610
Company reglstration number 05430841 IEngland and Wale81
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
CONTENTS
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Trusleos, report
Statement of Iruslees, rèsponsibilities
Independent auditorfs rert
Statement of financial activities
alance she¢l
stalemenl of cash flows
Notes lo the finanaal slalernents
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Ms N J Jones
Ms D Roberts
Ms K Browning
Ms S A Henderson
Ms Sally Garratt
Dr Michael Morton
MS Andrea Senior
Secrgtary
Mr N Patel
Charlty number
1111610
Company number
05430841
Reg15tEred office
Vwenmore House
104 Chesl8r Road East
Shotton
Deeside
Flinlshire
United Kingdom
CHS 1QD
Auditor
SalisburysAccountants
Irish Square
SIAsaph
Dénbighshire
United Kingdom
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees (who are also thè directors of Domestic Abuse Safety Unil North Vvales Ltd across Flinlshiie and
Denbighshire for the purposès ol company lawl are responsible for prepaTrng the Report of the Trustees and Ihe
financial stalennI? in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Qompany law requires the trustees to prepare financial slalemen18 for each financlal year which give a true and lair
view ol Ihe state of affairs ol the chartsble company and of the incoming resources and application Df resources,
inclLEdin9 the income and expenditure, ol the charitable company that p&ritsd. In prèparing those financial
81ateen1$, the Iruslees are required lo
select suitable aEcoulllin9 policies and then apply them consi81enlly',
observè the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the finanaal statements on the goffing concern ba$ls unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the
charitable company will )ntinU in business.
The tru51Ee8 are Tesponsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy èt any
time the financial p0811ion of the tharitable company and to Ènahle them lo ensure thal the linancid statements
comply Tmth the Companies Act 2006. They are 81$0 responsible foi Safuardig the assets of the ch¥ilable
company and henGE lor takin9 reasonable slep8 for the prevention and deleclion of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far 8S the trustee8 ale awgre..
there 18 no rekvant audit informatK>n ol which the chantable wmpany'8 8udilor8 8re unaware.. and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken lo make themselves aware ol any relevant audit
information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that inforrnalion.
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Thè trustees, who are also directors ol the charity lor the purposes ol the Companies Act 2006, pre$ent Ihatr
report with the financial sl8lemenls of the charity for the yea¥ end8d 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted
the provisions ol Accounling and Reporting by ChariliÈ5'. Statement of Rec01endèd Practice applKable lo
charities prepafing their accounts in acowdance wlh the Finanaal Reporting Siandard appliNe in the UK and
Rèpublic of Irdand IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20151.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in a¢eordance with the accounting policles set out in note 110 the
finanoal statements and comply with the charily's Igoverning documenll, the Companies Act 2006 and
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities., StalÉmenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo chafitles preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Finanrial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 1021" leffectivè a January 20191.
Objectlves and aims
The Domestic Abuse Safely Unil North Wales Ltd provides professional coordinaled interventions lo people
experiencing domestic abuse across Flinlshire and Dénbighshire lo maximise their safely. and the safety ol their
families. The charity supports anyone who has been subjecied to mental. physical or sexual abuse by their
partners or persons wth whom they have had a relationship. The aim 15 to assisl them in making the Iransllion to
a safe and secure Ilfe.
We are commilted to delivering a gender sp&dfic serthce as domestic abuse, vbolencè and sexual violen
8ffects both men and women. However we a¢knoedge that evidence indicates Ihat Women and girls are
dispropDrtionalèly imp8el&d by Violen and this is a violation of human lights and a cause and consequence ol
gender inequality. This means that when Ihese forms Df wolenc& are experieneed by women and girls. this
operates a mean8 of soclal control and mainlains an unequal power relations, linking to syslemalic
discrimination, reinforcing women's subordlnatE status.
Our services and support are therefore delivered In a way that specillcally meet the Need5 01 thè d18nt and
9dInedge8 individualg experiencing nwltiple inequalities.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance i58ued by the Charity Commission in de¢idlng whst aetivities the
Gharily should undertake.
SignifTrcant activatles
DASU proVeS a range of support services Indudlg, advocacy, information, groupwork. trainit)g, refuge
accommodation when nece3sary, and liaising with other agencies Including soual services, polico, haallh and
substance misuse seNices on behalf of dienls.
Maintaining the safety and well-being of service users is achièvad by risk assessment, safely planning and
woikbng with others lo achieve positive outcomes. OASU parti¢ipalg5 ITr the monthly Mulli Agency Ri8k
Assessment Conferences IMARACI, which is a key mechanism for multi-agency collaborall()n.
DASU help5 survivors of domestic abuse in a wide variety 0114n9ible way5 such as helping clients to claim
welfare benefits, accessing legal representation attending court. safety planIng, risk assessn)enl and
assisling dienl$ lo secure accommodation in private or social housing. Many of twr clients have children, and we
can assist them by finding places in ay-groups. schoo15 and colleges for the children when et)tèring refuge with
their parent, or when re-sellling in perm8nenl housing. This is an important element of thé overall service
provislon, as is registration with GPS and dentists and aCsIng other health Servi$, so bgsic needs and
Continued health and welkbeiru is promoted.
In addltk)n to thi5 widewrangino practul support, DASU works with survwors to increase their conhdence, sell-
esteem and the strength lo emerge from social exclusion and sligmalisation and enable them to lake control of
their Ilvas. This lakes the lom) of individual counselling. group work and trainlng, and has led to a number of
clients finding the confidence lo lake up paid and volunteering work.
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Ralslng awaY8ness
An important area of work 18 awareness-raising within the community and relatsd agenries. This includos
workshop session8 in schools and colleges. talks lo women's and church groups, and training for midwves and
healih vi511or5 as part of the Integrated Cale Pathway.
The importance ol this work is primarily In raising awarenes5, bul it also establishes valuable links with PLJpiIs,
teachérg and practitioners in rélatèd agencies. Weekly and Iwice weekly coffeè morning hèlp to increasè soei81
rnOrks and deue8se isolation. These meetings offer an opportunity for women to raisè concerns, dBcuss
options and offer mutual support. In addttion, we are offering short training opporiunities, providing clients with
life skills whieh thtsy have idenlified as needing. Such activities have includsd Cooking. basic car mechanic
COU15e8. arts and ciaft activities and future plans include Internet safely, well-being, and employability Skills. In
2023 we will be irilroducing weekly male coffee rnornings. as the need lo reach out to our rnale clients lo provide
a safe space to access peer support is essentia1.
Funding Streams
DASU Gonttnued lo b? financS8lly supported by many organisalions both for gxisling and new conlr&a81aw3rd8,
including..
Conwy County Borough Council
Denbighshire County Council
Flinlshire County Council
- Wrexham County Borough Counctl
- Commullily Fund
- Gwynl y Mor
Lloyds Foundation
Nationwide
- The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner- North Wales
Children In Need
- Moondance Foundation
Charfes Hayward
Steve Morgan Found8lion
NatlNest Circle Fund
. lsh Goverrimenl
Donations
During 2022-2023 a staggering amotsnl r>f £33,314 was raised through dongtions from both continued dèdicated
supporters ad new (kinalors. £12.733 wa5 raised through an independent charity shop in Holywell alongsid8 a
second ind6pendgnl Gharity shop in Ffynnongroew, individual people and organisalions and general donations.
The Trustees would like io register their sincere thanks lo all who have donated in such a difficult year. The funds
will go towards making a differencB to Ihe lives ol dom8slic abusB Survivors.
AchÉ8vornents and perfonance
FSnancial rèview
The Trustees have examined the charity's requirements for Ihe reserves in light ol the main risks to the
organisation. The reserves as at 31 st March 2Q23 were suffldent to cover 3.7 rnonths, running costs.
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Grants
The ch8rity recèived th8 following restricted grants during the financial year..
Burbo
Conwy CBC
Charte5 Haard
Children In Need
Communily Fund
Gwynt Y Mor
Oenbighshire County Counal
Moond8nce Foundation
Nationwide
Nalwesl Funding Circle
The Office ol the Police & Crirne Comiissionermlelsh Government
Steve Morgan Fund
Waterloo Foundation
Welsh Womens Aid
Lloyds Foundation
Welsh Government
MOJ
4.850
85,871
13,301
34,075
146,211
15,299
45,325
43,152
49,404
7,789
1,024,132
30,310
11,312
87,632
13,955
270,361
59,932
TOTAL
1,942,8S1
Structurè, govèrnance and manauement
Goverrbing document
The charity is controlled by it'5 goveining docLsment, the Memorandum and Articles of ASSOallon, and
constitutes a company limit&d by guaiattlee, as defined by the companies Ad 2006.
Trustefrs
The trustees who seNed during the year and up lo the dale of signature ol the financsal stalemenls were=
Counullor R C Blthell
sNJJones
Ms D Robert8
Ms K Browning
Ms SA HendersorE
Ms Sally Garratt
Dr Michael Morton
Ms Andres Sellior
IRe8igned 17 January 20231
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Recruitment and appolntmènt of new trustees
The directors of the company are also trustees for the purpose of charity law and under Ihe comp8NYs ArticJEs.
There are live Iruslees, who meet al minimum ol six times each year as the Managèment Committee. All
members are invited to nominate trustees prior to the AGM. DASU is also registered with Flinlshire Local
Voluntary Council. Volunteer Bureau, where potential Iruslee5 and volunteer8 may be identified and referred lo
us. We continue lo encoL¢rage involvement from Clients when they no longer receive a service from DASU.
Trustees are iecruited for their particulai skills and their interest in combating domestic abuse. Most Iruslees are
already famili¥ with Ihe practical work of th8 charity. Additionally new Iruslees receive induction Irgining atKI
additional relevant Iraining throughout the year.
The trustees on the management committee have a broad mix tsf skills. They include a Cwnty Councillor and
represenlalives from the fields of education, loeal goveinrllent, finance and Higher Education. However, we
believe il would furthe¥ enhance the Committeè to recrull trustees with experience in Equality and Diversity, HR,
Commissioning and tendèring the third sector.
Our oiganisation is led by women lo wpport women and as such the majority of our board ai8 and will conllnue
to t wornen. Ihis includes the role of Chair of the Trustees and CEO, both ol which are restricted lo women only
Candidates. However we will continue to recruit mL)re men lo the board in Ihp future where appropriate, as we
recognise that men can also be victims of ODme3tic Abuse and a3 Such deserve equal access to support, and an
opportunity to live free from fear.
Trdde creditors policy
The company's current pdicy eoneerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI'S Prompt Payers
Code Icopies are available from the CBI, Centre PcKnl, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1 DUI.
The company's current pdiw concerning Ihe payment of trade creditors is to..
settle the terms of payment with suppliers when agreeing the tem)s of èaeh transaction,.
ensure that suppliers are made aware ol the tem¥ of paynt by inclusion of the relevant terms in
contracts,. and
pay in accordance with the company's conlraclual and other legal obligations.
Trade creditors ol the company al the year-end were equivalent to 40 days, purchases. based on the average
daily Amount involced by suppliers duriro the yea
Organlsatlonal structur
The CEO has overall responsibility for operational mallèrs, Ihls18 a del8ga18d aulhorty from the boarLf of
Trustees. The CEO attends provider forums across North Vvales, Strategic partnership group meetings and bi-
monthly board meetings whero all dec5sion$ are recorded and communi¢aled. The organ45ation has opeiatEd in
Deeside foi over 30 years and has now gained contracts across many counties in North Wal8s, including
Wrexham, Conwy and Denbigh5hirg.
Rolat8d parties
DASU has strong links with Flintshire Couvty Council, parti1811Y the Social Services and Hou6ing Departments.
Wrexham County Borough Councll, Denbighshire County Council. Conwy County Borough Council, the Dom&sl
Abuse co.ordinator and Flintshlr8 Neighbourhd Wardens. Clwyd Ayn Housing As50ciation Women's Aid.
North Wales Police, and irTr particular the Domesti¢ Violence Officer, are Important Partners. DASU is a member
of Flinlshiie Local Voluntary Counol, Welsh Women's Aid, Cymorth Cymru, Raspèct and Chlld Povèrty Artion
Group.
Auditor
Thg auditor8. Salisbury$ Accountants, will b8 propoy8d for re-8ppolnlmenl at the forthcorning Annual General
Meoting.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustéès.
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IkqARCH 2023
Ms D Rgb8rts
Trustèè
Dated.1.4..1..1.i la. f
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
Opinion
We have audited the finanaal statements of Dom¢sli¢ Abu8e Safety Unit North Vvales Ltd Ithe'charitable company'l
for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Slalement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, thè
Cash Flow Statement and notes lo the financial statements, including a summary ol 8ignilicanl gccounling policies.
Thè financial rèportlng framework that has bEen applied in their prepaialion is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Slandards (United KingdcAn GenerallyArLepled AOUntIng Practicel.
In our opinion, the finandal stat8M8nl8".
give a true and fair view of the slate of the Charitable company's affairs as al 31 March 2023 and of 11$
in¢oming resources and application of resources, including its income and eKp8nditur6, for thè yÈar thèn
ended..
have been woperly prepared in accord?ri¢e with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praoli(¥s',
and
have bèèn prepared Sn a¢cgrdance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlernational Standardg on Auditsng Iulq IISAS IUKII and applicable
law. Our responsibllities under those standards are further described in the Auditors. responsibilities lor the audit ol
thé financial slalemenls section of our report. We are independent of the ch3ri13ble company in accordance with
the ethical requirements that are rElevanl lo our audit ol the financial statements in the UK. including thè FRC,
Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other elhical responsibilities in accordan with these requirements, We
believe that the audit edence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions rglatlng to golng concom
In audillng the financial statements, we havtr Goncluded that the trustees. use of the going conce¥n basi5 of
accounting in the preparation of the finanaal statements is approwiate.
Based on th8 work we have performed, we have nol identified 8ny m8lerlal uncertainties relating lo events or
conditions that, inlfividually or collectively, rllay ca81 significant doubl on the charitable company's ability lo continue
as a going concern for a periocl of at least twelve months from when the linatKial statements are authorised ftsr
183ue.
Our responsiknlitses and the responsSbilitles of the trustees with respect to golng concern are des¢rSbed In the
relevant s&dions ol this report.
Othor Information
The Iruslee5 ale responsible for the other inforrnalion. The other information compiise8 the infoimalion included in
theAnnual Rert, other than the financial slalernenls and our Report of the Indepèndènt Audllors therèon.
Our opinion on thÉ financial slalements does not cover the other information and, except lo the exlenl olherwse
explicitly slated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion Ihereon.
In connection with our audit of thÉ finanoal slalements, our responsibility is to read the Oth informglion snd, in
doing so, conslder wheth¥r the other information is materially Inconslstent Mlh the financial st81emenls. or our
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to bè materially mbsslaled. 11 we iclentify such material
Inconsistenoes or apparent material misslalem&nts, wé are required lo determine whether this gives rise to a
material mlsslalemenl in the finanaal statements thèmsÈlv&$. If, based on the work we have performed, we
concludè Ihal there is a rnaterial misslalgmonl of th18 (>ther information, we are requir8d tts rewrt that fact. We have
nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on othèr maltèrs prescribed by the Companigs Act 2006
In our opinion, bas8d on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Rèport ol th8 Trustees for the finanal year for which the th'nanclal s12temenls
are prepared is cuisistent wth *he financial statements,. and
the Report of the Trustees has be8Tr pr¢pared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
Matters on which we are requlred to roport by •x¢•ption
n the light of the knowledge and understanding ol the charitable wmpany and 115 environment oblaned in the
course of the audit, we have not identified mater[81 m1$5ts1emenls in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing lo report In respect of the following matters where the CompanSe8 Act 2006 YequiTe5 us lo report to
you if, in our opinion..
adèqu3te accounting re[d9 have not been kept or returns adequ8le lor our audit have not been received
from brafiche8 not visited by Lss,. or
the fin3ncial slalemenls are not in agreement with the accounting rècords and retums,. or
certain disclosures of Iruslees. pmuneration specified bylaw 8re not m8de', or
we have not recelved 811 the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Re5ponsibilitie8 of trustees
As explained morè fully it7 the Statement of Truslees, Responsibilities, the trustees (who ar8 also the dilectors of the
charitable company for the purposes of company lawl e responsible for the preparation of the finanoal slatements
and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal Lontrol a5 the tru51ees determine is
Necessary lo enable the preparation of Iinancial statements that are Iree from malerisl misstalem¢nl, whether due
lo fraud or error.
In prèp8ring th8 linancial slalemenls, the trustees are responslble for assessing the charitable company's abilliy to
continue as a gcyng concwn. disclosing, a5 applicable. maller5 related lo going concem and using Ihtr going
concern basis of accoLSnling unless the Iruslees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to ce8se
opwations, or have no r8alistic alternative bul lo do so.
Our r•spon$lbllltles f(w the audit of the financlal statement8
Our objectlves are lo obtain reasonable assuran about whether the financial 8lalements as a whole are free from
mater121 mlsstalemenl, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance wlh ISAS IUKI will always detect a niaterial misstatement when it exists. Misslalements
can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably
be expected to influenc£ the economic decisions of useis tsken on the ba8is of these financial slalements,
The extent to whlch our procedures are capable of detecting irregularltlés. Includlng fraud 1$ delailed below.
Irregularities, induding fraud, ale in51anc8s of non-compliance wlh laws and regulations. Wè dèsign procedures in
line wlh our responsibilities. outlined above, lo detect material misstatements in respèct of irrègularitie5. including
tra. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk th8t material rnisstatemenl in the
financial statement$ may not be det8cled, even though the audit is woperly planned in ardance with ISA (Um.
Vve obtained an understanding ol the legal and regulaloiy tram8works applicable lo the charity and the industry In
whch il ope¥ales through our general commeraal and sÈ¢tor experience and discussions with managemenl. We
determined that the following laws gnd r8gu131ions were most significant.. The Companies Act 20(, FRS 102 Ihe
'Financial Reporting Slandard8 appficable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and relevant UK lax legislation. In
addition. we concluded that there ale rtain laws and regulations that may hav8 an effect on the determination Etrf
the amoLsnts and disdosur8s within the financial statements such a$ Health and Safety laws and regulations.
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
We assessed the Susceptibility of the charity's finaneial statements to material misslatemenl, induding how fraud
might occur. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team induded..
Discussions with management, including considoralion ol known or 5uspeGted instances of non-ccmpliancts with
laws and regulations or fraud.
Obtain an understanding ol the internal controls that management havè in pl2c6 to prevent and delecl fraud.,
Challenging assumptions and judgements made by managemehl in its significat)t aeeounting eslimales..
Revlg the financial slatement disdosures and assessing the approprialene58 of tho acwunling policies used.,
1d8nlifying alld testing journal èntriès. in particular manu81 or unusual entries..
Obtaining third party confirmations of all the charity's banking aryangements.,
Perfoiming analytical procedures lo identify any unusual or unexpe(aed relationships.,
Conclude on the appropmateness ol the directors, use of the going concgin basis of accounting.
The asyessmént ol the appropriateness of the collective competence and capabilili¢5 of the engagement team
included consideraliL)n of the engagement team's knowledge ol the industry in which the dienl opèratès in and
understanding ol, and practical experien wlh. audit engagements of a similar natLJre and complexity Ihrokjyh
appropriate training and participation.
There are inherent limi181ions in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to becDme aware of
instances of non-coinpliance wlh laws and regulations that are not closely relatttd to events and Irans3Ctions
relected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of llot delecting a matèrial misstatement due lo traud is higher
than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may invdve deliberate ¢oncealment.
Okjr audit procedures are designed lo detecl materigl misstatement. We are not re8ponsible lor preventing non-
CoMlnce or fraud and cannot be expacléd to deteet non-compliance with all laws and regulations,
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company'5 mermbers, a5 a body, in accordance wth Chapter 3 tsf Part 16
of the Co>rnpanies Act 2006. Our aLidll work has been LJrEderiaken so that we might state lo the charitaUe company's
members those matters we are required lo state ID them in an audllws, ierK)rt #nd for no other pufpose. To the
fullest exlenl permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsililrty lo anyone other than the oharitable
company and the charitable company's members as a body. for our audit work, for this report, Dr lorthe opinions we
have formed.
A18d Rob&rts BA (Honsl FCA (Senior Statutory Audltorl
for and on behalf of Salisbury & Company Business Solutions Llmltgd
8tatutory Audltor
Chartered Accountants
Irish Square
Upper Denbigh Road
Sl Asaph
D8nbighshlr8
United Kingdom
LL17 ORN
Date..
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrgslrict8d Rg5trict9d
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unrastrictod Restrlcted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Notes
Donations and legaues
Charitable a¢tivitie$
Other trading activities
Inv8slm8nls
33,314
194.450
1,793,242
595
33,314
2,137,301
1.793,242
595
56,256
574,169
1,278,891
53
38.563
94,819
1,489.117 2,063,286
1,278,891
53
1.942,851
Total Incoma
2,021.601
1,942,851
3,964,452
1,909,369
1,527,680
3,437,049
Charitable activities
2,025,876
1,923,911
3.949,787
1,978,243 1,431,471
3.407,714
Net loutgoingllincoming
resources before transfers
14,2751
18,940
14,665
166,8741
96.209
29,335
Gr055 transfers betr4oen
funds
18,940
{18,9401
96,209
198.2091
Net Incomo for th• yearl
Net movèment in funds
14,665
14,665
29,335
29,335
Fund balan$ at l April 2022
797,043
797,043
767,708
767,708
Fund balanc88 at 31 March
2023
811,708
811,708
797,043
797,043
The statement ol financial aclimtips includes all gains and losses recoonised in the year.
l incomè and expèndilur8 dèrlv8 from continuing aclivilies.
The statement ol finanoal activities also complie5 wlh the requirements for an income and expenditure account
und8r Ihe Compat)i88 Act 20(.
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AIARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note5
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
10
735.965
736,150
Curr8nt assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
362,768
1.100,394
180,844
1,076,139
1,483,162
1,256,983
reditors= amounts falllng due within
one year
12
1699,9191
1488,5901
Nèt currènt assets
783,243
768,393
Total assets19s¥ curr8nl liabllltles
1,519,208
1,504,543
Provlsions for Ilabllltles
1707,5001
1707,5001
Not assets
811,708
797,043
Income funds
Unreslricted funds
811,708
797,043
811,708
797.043
The company is enlilled lo the exemptson from the audit requirement contained In section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2023. although an audit has been carried out undei section 144 01 the Charities
Ac12011.
The directors acknowledge their ¥esponsibilities for complying with the requirements Of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparellon ol finanoial sialemenls.
These finhncial statements have been prepared in accordan with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small Companiès regime,
The financial Statements were approved by the TrLJsl8Ès on ..
Ms D Roberts
Trustee
Company reglstratlon numbgr 05430841
DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Cash flows from operating activiti88
Cash generated f¥om operation$
17
23,860
281,386
Investing activltiès
Purchase ol tangible fixed assets
InveStnt incorne receivod
1301.7981
53
595
Net ca$h g•norat•d fri)mllused inl
Investing activities
595
1301,745)
Net C8sh u$ed In financing activities
Net Increaselldecreasel In ca8h and cas
equivalents
24,255
{20,3591
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of yssr
1,076,139
1,096,498
Cash and cash equlvalents at end of year
1,100,394
1,076,139
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting pollcles
Chaylty Infomiatlon
Domestic Abuse S8f61y Unil North Wale8 Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in
England and Wales. The regi3lered office is Wrenmore House. 104 Chester Road East, Sholton. Deeside,
Flinlshire, CH5 1 QD, United Kingdom.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is 8 public bènèfrt 8ritity und8r FRS 102, havè bèen
prepa¥ed in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities-.
Sl&ternent ol Recornmended Piactice applicable lo ch8rilies preparing Ihoir accounts in accordance wlh the
Flnanclal Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelld IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January
20151.. Flnan¢ial Reporting S18ndard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial s181emenls have been propsred under the
historical cost convention.
The finaneial gtatÈments are prepared in slerfing, which is the functional currency ol the charity. Monetary
amountg In these financ¢al slalemenls are rounded to Ihe nearest £.
The financtal statements have been prepared under the historical cost convenllon. Imodilied lo include the
revaluation ol freehold properties and lo include investment properties and certain linanaal instruments at fair
valuel. The principal accoLtnting policies adopted are set oul below.
1.2 Going ctsneern
Al the time of approving the financlal statements, the trustee5 have a reasonable expectation Ihal the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Iwslees
continue lo adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitabl8 funds
Unrestricted lund8 ale avaSlable for use al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restyicted fvnds aTe subject to specifi'c conditions by donors as to how they may be LEsed. The purtoses and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the noles to the finanaal statemènts.
1.4 Incom8
All Income Ss recogni5ed in the Slalernenl of Financial Adivilies once the charity ha8 elllillemenl lo the funds,
it is probable that th8 incom8 will be [Ned and the amount can be measured reliably.
Cash donations aTe recognised on receipt. Other donations are reCOgr8ed once the charity has been notified
tsf th& donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable In
relation lo donations received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recogni5ed al the lime of the donaliDn,
Legac4es are recognised recelpt w olhethse If Ihe charity has been notified of an imppnding diylribulion,
the amount is known, and ieceipl is extxcled. If the amount is not known. the legacy 18 Iiealed as a
contingent asset.
1.5 Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as exp8ndilure as soon as there Is a legal or conslwctivè obllgalion committtng the
charity lo that expenditur&, it is probablo that a transfér of eeonomie bènefits will be required in seltlemenl and
the amount of the obligation can bè me3sLJred reliably. Exparxlilure is accounted for on an accruals basis and
has been da5sified under hBadings that aggregate all ¢031 related lo the category. Vvhere costs cannot be
direclty attributed to particulai headings they have been allwaled lo activities on a basis consislenl with the
use of resources.
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting pollcie5
IContinu8dl
1.6 Tanglblo flxod assats
TangiNe fixed assets are inilielly mèasured at cost and subsequently measuréd at cost or valuation, nel ol
d6pYeualion and any impairment losses.
Depreaalion is reeognised so as lo write oft the cost or v8luation ol assels less their residual values over their
useful livès on thè following bases..
Freehold land and buildlngs
Fixtures And fittings
Motor vehicles
no deprecl81ion
20% on reducing balance
20% on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an ass&t is detemiined as the difference belween the Sale
proceeds and the carrytng value of the asset, and is recognised in the slalemenl of financisl activities.
1.7 Cash and cash •qulvalents
Cash and eash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, olhdr short.term liquh
investments with original maturities of three months or less. 8nd bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in wrrenl liabilitig9.
1.8 Flnanelal Instruments
The chaiity has elected t(1 apply the provisions ol Section 11 'Basi¢ Financiaj Instruments. and Sectson 12
'Olher Flnandal 5nstruments Issues, ol FRS 102 to all of ils financial instruments.
Financlal Instruments 8re recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions ol the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are off8@I, with the net amounts presented in the financial slalemenl8, when
there ig a legally enforceable right to sel ofl the recognised amounts and there is an intention to sellle on a
el basis or to realise the asset and settle the liabilily gimultaneously.
Basic finaneialassets
Basic financial as5et8, which Éncludè dabtors and cash and bank balanc8s. are initially measurèd at
iransaction price induding transaction costs and are Subsequently carried at amortised cost using the
effeclive interest method unless the arrangement conslitutes a financing tran5aclion, where the transaction is
mèasured al the Fxesent value ol the future I1p1S discounted at a rnarkel rale of inl8iest. Financial assets
classified as re1vable wilhin one year are nol amorti8ed.
Basio financlal liabililiTe5
Basic financial liabilities, includlng creditors and bank loans are inthally recognised al transaction pricg unloss
Ihe arrangement consliltjles a financin9 Iransaclion, where the debt instrument is measured al the present
valuè of thè future payments discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial liabilitses classified as payable
within one yèar are nol amortised.
Debt insln¢rnenl8 are 8ubsequentty carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rate m8thod.
Trade crectilors are obligations lo pay for good8 or servtces that have be8n acqubrerl In the ordinary course ol
operauons from suppliers. Amounts payable are cl8ssifiad as current liabilities if payment is du8 Wthin one
year or 1688. If nol, they are presented as norn-cuent liabilitie5. Trade creditors are r8cognised initially al
transaetion price and subsequently measured al amorti5ed cost using the efteclive intèrèst Method.
Derecognlllon ol financlal Ilabilitles
Fingnci81 liabillties are derecognised when the charity's wnlractual obligations explre or are dischargèd or
eancelled.
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9 Taxatlon
The charity 18 exempt from Corporatson Tax on its ch3rll8ble activities.
1.10 Provislons
Provisions are recognised the charily has a legal or constructive Pfesenl obligation as a result ol a past
eV8nt. it is probable that the charity will be required to sellle that obli9atltsn and a reliable estirrate can b6
made of the arm)unl of the obligation.
The amount recognised 8s a provision is the best e5tim8le ol the consideration required to S8ttse the presenl
obligation at Ihe reporting end date, taking into account the iisks and unrtaintieS surrounding thè obligation.
ere the effect of the time valuè ol money is material, the arnount expected to be required ID ttle the
obligation is recognised al present value. When a provision is measured al present value, the unwinding ol
the discount Is iecagnised as a finance cost in nel incomellexpenditurel in the period in which it arises.
1.11 Employeè bonefits
The cost of any unused holiday èntitlement is recognised In the period in which the employ8e'5 services are
received.
Temiinall benelils are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an employee or to wowlde termination benefits.
Donations ènd legacies
Unrgstricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Re8lricl¢d
funds
Total
2023
2022
2022
2022
Donations and gifts
Grants
33,314
56,256
7,432
31,131
63,e88
31.131
33,314
56,256
38,563
94,819
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charltable activities
2023
2022
Grants
2.137,301 2.063.286
Analysis by fkjnd
Unroslricted funds
Restricled fttnds
194.450
1,942,851
574,169
1,489,117
2,137,301 2,063,286
Othor trading actlvitie8
Unrestrictèd Unreslrided
funds
lund$
2023
2022
Rental income
Miscellaneous incom¢
1,792,391
851
1,274,294
4,597
Other trading activtlies
1,793,242 1.278.891
Investments
Unrèstrlctgd Unreslrt¢led
funds
funds
2023
2022
Bank interest received
595
S3
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AIARCH 2023
Charltabl8 activitie5
2023
2022
Staff co815
DÉpraaation and impairment
Rent and rates
Licences and insuranc8
Li9hl and heal
Telephone
Postage and ststton6ry
Advèrtising
Sundries
Tr8ining
Volunteers, expenses
Motor and travelling expenses
Supervision
Cleaning and waste disp08al
Repairs and renewals
TV rental and IiGenRs
othei chariiablè expÉnditur&
2,616,001 2,264,271
186
233
281,159
254,354
16,gD8
13,471
140.057
79,942
53,524
60,746
8,511
12,398
10,349
7,561
65,743
43,031
31,043
55.691
2,181
e24
52,245
35.560
49,456
18,870
38,647
29.358
393,$17
302,516
2,544
2,797
91,228
118.206
3,833,299
3,297,629
Share of support costs Isee note 71
Share c*f governance costs (see note 71
2,902
107,183
115,594
3,949,787
3.407,714
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
2,025,876 1.976,243
1.g23.911
1,431,471
.1,949.787
3.407,714
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETh UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Support costs
Support Govemance
Qsts
costs
2023Support costs Governance
Costs
2022
ank charges
Other interest paid
894
894
789
2,113
789
2,113
Audit fees
Accountancy and legal
fees
6,000
6,000
3,300
3,300
109.594
109,594
103,883
103,883
115.594
116,488
2,902
107,183
110,085
Analysed between
Charitable acliviiies
894
115,594
116,488
2,902
107,183
110,085
Governancé costs indudes payments to the auditors of £6,00012022'. £3,300) lor audit fees.
Trustees
None af the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remunerati or benefits from the
harily during year.
Employe88
The average monthly number ol employees during the year was..
2023
NInbor
2022
Number
Full time
Part lime
82
12
77
Total
94
89
Employm•nt costs
2023
2022
Wage8 and salarie8
other psnsion costs
2,481,714
134,287
2,147,714
116,557
2,616,001
2,264,271
The costs relating to work experlence peopl& are shown in Direct Project Costs in Note 5, this year £18,801
and £106,923 in 2022. Vlhen removed from the tolal wages and salary ¢o$ls the comparison show a sizeable
increase in payroll costs year on year despito the relirment of the CEO 6 weeks into the 2023 yèar. The
increase 1$ caused by a very substantial sakry increase plus and increase in staff headcounl.
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
10 Tangible fixed as$8tB
Freehold land Flx¢urfjs and MotL>r vehicle
and tJulli4ngs
fittlngs
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2022
735,220
27,258
12.750
775,228
Al 37 March 2023
735,220
27,258
12,750
775,228
Depreclatlon and impaimienl
Al 1 April 2022
Depreeistion charged in (he year
26,327
186
12,750
39,077
186
Al 31 March 2023
26.513
fj2,750
39,263
Carrying amount
Al 31 March 2023
735,220
745
735,*5
Al 31 March 2022
735,220
930
736,150
11 Dèbtors
2023
2022
Amounts falllng due wlthln ona y•aY'.
Trade debtors
other deblors
Prepayments and accrued income
348,426
779
33,5S3
141,564
39,280
382,768
180,844
12 Credltors.. amounts falllng duo wllhln ono yaar
2023
2022
other laxalion and soaal Security
Trade creditor8
Other creditors
Accruals and deferrBd income
50,079
117,349
2,027
530,464
21
9,117
19,379
460,073
699,919
488,590
ProvlsSons for1Sabllltles
2023
2022
707,500
707.500
Movemènts on provisions..
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DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Icontinupdl
2022
Provlsions for liabilitlg8
2023
At 1 Aprll 2022 and 31 March 2023
707,500
The wovisions relate lo arnounts rÈcèivod from the Welsh Goverriment lo purch8ge properties. If the
buildiros are sold. ihe first £707,500 of the consideration is repayable lo the Vvelsh GovernmÉnl on demand.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
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16 Capital commitm&nts
Al 31 March 2023 the charity had no Capllal commitments.
16 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transaction5 during the year12022- none).
17 Cash generatsd fmm opwatlons
2023
2022
Surplus tor the year
14,665
29,335
Adjustments for..
Investment income recoonised in statement ol financial activities
Depreciation and impa1rrynI of tangible fixod a8sel$
(5951
186
1531
233
Movements in working eapilal..
Iln¢reasellde¢rease in debtors
Increaselldecreasel in creditors
IDeueas8) in provisions
1201,9241
211,328
25,220
170,8491
297,500
Ca8h gen8rat8d from operations
23,660
281,386
18 Analysls of changes Sn net funds
The charity had no debt durng Ihe year.
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Our Ref: SD148 Date: 13[th] November 2023
The Trustees Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales Ltd Wrenmore House 104 Chester Road East Shotton Deeside Flintshire CH5 1QD
Dear Sirs
## **Letter of Comment – Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales Ltd**
In accordance with our normal practice, we are writing to draw your attention to various matters which arose during the course of our audit of the company's accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2023.
1. We have the following comments to make concerning the qualitative aspects of the entity's accounting practices and financial reporting.
- Ensure that all bank interest receivable has been accounted for.
2. We did not encounter any significant difficulties during the audit and there are no significant findings from the audit to draw to your attention.
In other respects, the letter is routine:
3. A schedule is attached of all the misstatements determined during the course of our audit, except for those considered to be clearly trivial. These adjustments were not material and have not been reflected in the financial statements, as agreed by you.
4. As you are aware from our letter of engagement, our audit procedures were directed towards testing the accounting systems in operation upon which we have based our assessment of the accounts.
5. We do not propose any modifications to our audit opinion and hence will be issuing a clean report.
6. We wish to confirm to you that in our opinion there are no factors that affect our independence as auditors.
We would like to take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to your staff for their assistance during the course of our audit.
Please note that this report has been prepared for the sole use of the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales Ltd. It must not be disclosed to third parties, quoted or referred to, without our prior written consent. No responsibility is assumed by us to any other person.
The purpose of the audit was to enable us to express an opinion on the financial statements. The audit included consideration of internal controls relevant to the preparation of the financial statements in order to design procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control. The matters reported above are limited to those deficiencies that the auditor has identified during the audit and that the auditor has concluded are of sufficient importance to merit being reported to those charged with governance.
If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours faithfully
## **Salisbury & Company Business Solutions Limited**
|**_Narrative_**|**_Narrative_**|**_Extrapolated_**
**_misstatements_**|**_Extrapolated_**
**_misstatements_**|**_Actual misstatements_**|**_Actual misstatements_**|**_SOFA_**
**_(I&E)_**|**_Balance_**
**_sheet_**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**_DR_**|**_CR_**|**_DR_**|**_CR_**|||
|1|Omitted fixed term
deposit bank interest|||||||
||Dr Fixed term
deposit|||2,342.47|||2,342.47|
||Cr Interest receivable||||2,342.47|
2,342.47||
|||||||||
|**Total of potential adjustments**||**-**|
**-**|
**2,342.47**|
**2,342.47**|
**2,342.47**|**2,342.47**|