DASU BOMESTICABUSE WETY INIT UMEO DIOGELWCH TRAIS TEUIUOL ANNUAI REPORT 2024-2025 Provider of Domestic Abuse Support Services across North Wales ## Message from the Chair of Trustees 2024/25 has been a significant year for DASU North Wales, with us winning and renewing several regional contracts to deliver our services across all 6 counties in North Wales. We continue to receive the highest level of referrals in our history and go from strength to strength. During 2024-2025 we received 6,543 referrals into our services. 181 families were accepted into our refuges. However, we were unable to accept a further 322 families into refuge, as we did not have capacity. This continues to demonstrate the size of the problem, and the need for more refuges and services for victims fleeing Domestic Abuse. We had the highest level of male clients enter the service this year, supporting 105 men and boys. More men with children wanted refuge space, and we identified a need for refuge space which a disabled man with children could access. To that end we applied for capital funding to purchase a fully disabled friendly bungalow in Denbighshire which will be our fist dedicated disabled unit for men and their children. In addition, with further capital funding we purchased a wide range of target hardening equipment such as CCTV, cameras, locks and alarms to keep clients safe and enabling them and their children to stay in their own homes. Our two short stay refuge spaces, purchased with capital funding last year have been used consistently and have provided quality refuge spaces for 2 survivors and up to 6 children at one time for up to 72 hrs, when a long-term space is not immediately available. One of these spaces is suitable for a disabled client and for those clients’ bringing children, pets and dependants with them to safety. We achieved the Welsh Women’s Aid National Quality Service Standards, this accreditation gives DASU IAQF status. The IAQF Welsh Government framework enables DASU to continue to receive Welsh Government funding and be recognised as a provider of quality information and advice in Wales. We are now working towards our RESPECT accreditation, a recognised award to demonstrate our commitment to delivering a safe and effective service to male survivors of Domestic Abuse. Once we have achieved this we will be the only service in the region to hold Safe live, WWA NQSS and RESPECT, demonstrating our professionalism and commitment to being the best service for all victims of Domestic Abuse. Achieving these accreditations provides our funders, and more importantly our clients with the reassurance that we offer high quality, well managed services, that are delivered by well trained staff. Children and Young People can be victims of Domestic Abuse in their own right. To recognise this, we have continued to grow and develop out dedicated CYP team. During the year we received 369 referrals for CYP, aged 3 years plus, and supported 355 families via our Family Court Pathfinder project. During the year the tender for the continued delivery of the Pathfinder project was released by the MOJ, and we were delighted to be awarded the contract to deliver the project across all 6 counties in North Wales. This new contract means that the service will be delivered consistently and to the highest possible standard, with DASU’s model being recognised as a model of best practise in the UK. In addition to the Pathfinder tender a further 2 tenders were released for the regional IDVA service and the Denbighshire Domestic Abuse support provision. I am delighted to report that DASU won both of these tenders, enabling us to extend our IDVA provision into Gwynedd and Ynys Mon and continue to deliver our services across Denbighshire. 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. Finally, on behalf of myself and the board I would like to acknowledge and thank all our staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication. Each year we report the increase in numbers of survivors accessing our services, and alongside the domestic abuse they report they also present with many complex needs. Our staff and volunteers have become experts in identifying ways of supporting the most vulnerable in society, using their skills and experience our staff and volunteers break down barriers, develop trust and provide life changing and lifesaving support. Diolch/Thank you! ## Financials 2024-2025 Thank you to all our funders and people who have donated, or fundraised for DASU during 2024 -2025! ## Funders included: - Conwy County Borough Council - Denbighshire County Council - Flintshire County Council - Wrexham County Borough Council - Community Fund - Gwynt y Mor - Nationwide - - The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner – North Wales - Children In Need - Moondance Foundation - - Garfield Western - DVSC - Freemasons - NatWest Circle Fund - Welsh Government - MoJ - Welsh Womens Aid DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTivrriES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charrtable actsvitts other tradng activtti'es Investment8 17,734 893,530 17,734 4,358,211 23.644 782.834 23,6M 3,476.258 4,259.092 3,464,681 12,910 5,462 12.910 5,462 7.354 12.635 70 7,424 12.635 Total income 929,636 3,464,681 4.394.317 826,467 3,476,328 4,302,795 ndilure on: Chwrtable acbvitss 867,942 3,381,738 4.249.680 637.479 3,301,457 3,938,936 Net incoming resources before t[￿Sfer3 61,694 82,943 144,637 188,988 174,871 363,859 Gross transfers between funds (19,835) 19,835 (228,6281 228,628 Net income for the yearl Net movement in fwd8 41,859 102,778 144.637 (39.640) 403,499 363,859 Fund balances at 1 April 2024 829200 1,046,524 1.875.724 868,840 643,025 1,511,865 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 871,059 1,149,302 2.020.361 829,200 1,046,524 1,875,724 The statement of financial activrties In¢￿deS al gans WKI losses recowised in the year. Al income and expenditure defr¥e from ¢￿t￿umg aclivit*8. The statement of fmanc431 aclivittt also compbes the reqimrements f¢x ￿ income and expenditu￿ account under the CompanEs Act 21x16. DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD BALANCE SHEET AS Af31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed as8et8 TangÉAe assets 12 1,231,939 1,122,404 Cwrent a88ets De￿Or$ Cash at bank and m h￿d 13 76.360 832,453 330,765 950.982 908.813 1.281.747 Creditots: amounts falling due within one year 14 1120.3911 1528,4271 Net current a¥%ts 788,422 753,320 Total a¥sets less cuTh¢nt li•knli 2,020.361 1,875,724 Income funds Reslncted funds Unrestricted funds 15 1.149.302 871.059 1,046,524 829,200 2,020.361 1,875,724 The drectwJ ackn￿edge th•r responsts.lths for ¢(￿p￿Ing with the requrern￿ts of the C(￿pan￿ Act 2006 wrth re8pect to accounting recryd¥ and ￿ WeparatK￿ of fin￿claI 8tatenMts. These financial stslements have been sryared in 8cc¢thce *ith ￿ sxovi8KxM ap￿Icable to con¥)￿leS &kniect to the small eompanies regime. Structure, Governance & Management Otyecti￿s and Governing Docyrnent The Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) provid&s pmfessionaj coordinated rnterwentions to people experiencirlg domestic abuse across Conwy, Den￿9hShrr￿ Flintshire. Wrexham. Gwynedd & Ynys Mon to Jyjayim￿e their safety, and the safety of their I families. The charity Is govemed by a Memorandum ofAssoclatlon and Articles of Assocjiation and ¢onstltutes a Company Llmited by Guarar)tèÈ. as dèfinèd by thè Companie5 Act 2006. The charTty supports aTryone who has been subjected to lljental, physical or sexual abuse by their partners or persoTrs with whom they have had a rplatioJpship. The aim 15 to assist thenT in makrng the transition to a safe and secure life. oard of Trustees The trustees. who a￿ also directors of the charity for the puffposes of the Companies Act N)6, p￿Sent therrrEport with the financial statements of the charity ft¥r the year efided 31 hlanth 21r23. Our services and support 3 therEfore delivered in a way that specrfrcallymeet the needs ofthe client and acknowledges individuals ￿p￿lencing muthple inequalitie5. The trustees havè adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reportfrlg by Charities.. Statement DI Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing thglr8¢¢oyn¢s In o¢¢ordan¢e with th• Flnancl81 R•portfng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republ1¢ of Iroland (FRS 102) (effective I January 2015). The trusÉees have ward due regard to guidance issued by the Ch817ty Commission in deciding whal activrtres the charity should undertake. ## Significant Activities DASU provides a range of support services including; IDVA’s, Counselling, Specialist CYP services, advocacy, information, group-work, training, refuge accommodation when necessary, and liaising with other agencies including social services, police, education, 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, we recognise that Children and young people can be victims in their own right, as such we have a dedicated CYP team who work with children both in the community and refuge. 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 volunteer work or return to education. ## 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, training for midwives and health visitors, police and professionals and in attending various multiagency regional and national partnership meetings to ensure Domestic Abuse remains a priority on everyone’s agenda. During the year we conducted numerous stakeholder surveys and identified the need to secure more disabled friendly refuge accommodation, to that end we bid for and were successful in obtaining Capital funding to open out first fully disabled friendly refuge for male clients with children in the Denbighshire area. In the coming year we will continue to listen to survivors to ensure the services we deliver are accessible, relevant and sustainable. ## AT A GLANCE ## CLIENT FEEDBACK ## REFUGE SERVICES “I’ll never be able to thank you all enough, I’m so lucky to of been able to use this lifeline and finally get back onto my feet, something I wasn’t sure I was ever going to be able to do. I’ll always remember our time spent at the refuge and not even because it was one of the most difficult times of my life but as a ti I have walked in, and it already feels like a home. It is so homey.” “I am able to go out, I’m happy and I want to come back to refuge. I love it here. I am so happy to be here.” me full of support, Love and amazing life-long friendships” ## CHILDRENS AND YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICES Feedback from a CYP “The sessions have helped me so much; I don’t want them to end” Feedback from a Parent “I wish I had contacted you sooner, thanks for all the support, I don’t know where I would be if I hadn’t had you” ## COMMUNITY SERVICES ‘Thank u, u really have helped me more than u realize, just knowing someone cares an understands I could never thank u enough for u checking in, even when missed the call, knowing someone that gets it is at the end of the phone makes it so much easier x’ “My gratitude is enormous. I'm learning to be me and live again. I feel recognised and understood and know that I'm supporting my daughter in the right way whilst protecting myself and saying what I need” ## IDVA SERVICES ‘I am unbelievably happy, ***** you have been my pillar of strength throughout all of this and couldn't have done it without you xx’ “My IDVA has been fantastic with me, always there when I’m struggling or when I felt I wanted to drop charges when things got too much for me. She always checked in with me and kept me up to date with things and spoke to probation and police for me. Could never have gone to court without her. I’m glad I stuck with it. I’m now back at work and hope I can move on with my life. Thanks for everything “ ## COUNSELLING SERVICES ‘I have a better understanding of the trauma impact and how to manage that I am sleeping better and am able to manage any panic using breathing and distraction techniques.’ ‘I was feeling low and anxious when I started sessions - now I feel confident and worthy and much more positive for the future for me and my son.’ ‘It was a safe space to discuss life events and have an outlet to be emotional without bias or criticism that I do not have in everyday life’. ‘Grateful for the service - couldn’t have got through without it.’ ‘Counselling helped change my mindset – I am more mindful and self aware – I feel happy for the first time in a long time.’ Charity registration number 4111610 Company registration number 05430841 (England and Wales} DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD CONTENTS Page Trustees, report statement of liuslee8' responsibllilles Independent audilovs report 8-10 Statement of financial activilies 11 Balance sheet 12 statement of cash flows 13 Notes lo the financial slatements 14-24 DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Ms N J Jones Ms D Roberts Ms K Browniiig Ms S A HendersoD Dr Michael Morton MsAndrea Senior Secrelary Mr N Patel Charlty number 1111610 Company number 05430841 R89181erod office Wrenmore House 104 Chester Road Easl Shollon Deeslde Flintshire United Kingdom CH5 1QD Audltor Sallsburys Accountants Irlsh Square st Asaph Denbighshire United Kingdom LL17 ORN DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees, who are also director5 of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Acl 2006, present their report with the financial slatements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102) leffeclive 1 January 2015). The financial statement5 have been prepared in arxordance with the ac(x)unllng policies set out in nole 1 to the flnancial statements and comply wilh the charily's [goveming documentl. the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting hy Charities= Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities pyeparing their accounts in accordance with the Finarbcial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" leffeclive 1 January 2019). Oblectlves and alms The Domestic Abuse Safety Unlt North Wales Lld provides professional coordinaled interventions to people experienclng domestic abuse across Conwy. Denbighshire, Flinlshire. Wrexham, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon aiming lo Improve the safely and wellbelng of service users and their families. The charity supports anyone who has been subjected lo any form of abuse by their parlners or persons with whom they have had a relationship, Includlng family members. The aim is to asslsl them in maklng the transition lo a safe and secure Ilfe. are committed lo dellvèring a gender Spedfic servlce as domestic abuse, violence and sexual violence affects men, women, children and non-binary individuals. However, we acknowledge that evidenc& indicates that women and girls are disproportionately impacted by violence, and thls Is a violallon of human rights and a cause and consequence of gender inequality. This means that when these forms of violence are 8xperlenced by women and girls, this operates a means of social control and malntains an unequal power relation, linking lo syslemalic discrimination, relnlorcing women's subordinate status. Our Services and 5UPPOrt are therefore delivered in a way that SP8cifically meets the need8 of the client and acknowledges Individuals experiencing multiple inequalilie$. Publlc Bèn8fit The Irustees have paid dLie regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission In declding what acllvitles the cha¥Sly should undertake, and all our senfices are designed with and for our dienl5. Slgnlficant actlvltles DASU provides a range of support services including, IDVAS, Counselling, Speclalisl CYP servlces. advocacy, information, group-work, training, refuge accommodation when necessary, and liaising with olher agencies Including social services, police, educalion, health and substance misuse services on behalf of ¢lienl$, Malnlaining the safely and well-being of service users is achieved by risk assessment, safely planiiing and working wllh others to achieve positive outcomes. DASU particlpates in the monthly Mulli Agency Ri8k Asse55m8nl Confeiences (MARAC), which is a key mechanism ￿ muS1i-agency collaboration. DASU helps survivors of domestic abuse in a wide variety of tanglble way5 such as helplng clients to claim welfare benefits. accessing legal representalion and atlending court, safely planiiing, risk assessment and assi81ing clienls to secure accommodation in private or social housing. Many ol our clienls have children, and we can assist Ihein by fi'nding 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 provislon, as is regislralion with GPS and dentists and accessing other health services, so basic needs and conlinued health and well-being is promoled. Ir) addition. we recognise that Children and young people can b6 victims in their own right. as such we have a de(*caled CYP team work with children both in the community and refuge. In addition lo this wide-ranging practical support, DASU works with survivors to increase their confidence, self- esteem and the strength lo emerge fiom social exclusion and sligmalisalion 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 cllenls finding the confidence lo take up paid and vdunteer work or return to education. DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Ralslng awarene5S An important area of work is awareness-raising wilhin Ihe community and related 2gencie8. This includes workshop sessions in schools and colleges, talks to women's and church groups. training for midwives and health visitors, police and piofessionals and in atterKling various multi-agency regional and national partnership meetlngs lo ensure Domestic Abuse remains a priority on everyone's agenda. During th8 year we conducted numerous stakeholder SU￿eY$ and identified Ihe need lo secure more disabled frSendly refuge accoinmodalion. to that end we bid for and were successful in obtaining Capital funding lo open out first fully disabled friendly refuge for male clients with children in the Denblghshire area. In the coming year we will continue l0115ten lo survivors to ensure the services we deliver are acces&blè. relevanl and suslainable. Fundlng strèams DASU continued lo be financially supported by many organisalions both for existing and new conlraclslaward8, Includlng.. Conwy Counly Borough Council Denbighshlre County Council Flintshire County Council - Wrexham County Bo¥ough Counctl Conimunily Fund - Gwynl y Mor Nationwide - The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner- North Wales Chlklren In Need Moondance Foundation Garlield Western - DVSC Fre6mason$ Nalwesl Circle Fund - Welsh Government -MoJ - Welsh Wom6ns Aid Donatlons During 2024-2025 a slaggerlng amount of £17.734 was raised Ihrough donations from both continued dedicated supporters and new donators. Monies were raised through an independent charity shop in Holywell and an Indop6ndenl charily shop in Ffynnongroew, individual people and organisalions and general donations. The Trustees would like to reglster their sincere thanks lo all who have donated in such a difficult yeai. The funds will go towards maklng a difference to the Ilves of domestic abuse survivors. Achlevements and performance 2024-2025 has proved to be another successful year for the charity, both in the income achleved through grants and donations. which In turn enabled lifesaving support to survlvors in the communities we setve. DASU has continued to provide support lo svrvivors of domestic abuse by providing refuge provision and cominunlty support seivices. DASU supports all suivivors of domestic abuse, includlng all genders and children. DASU links in with partner agencies and slatulory seNices to ensure all support and safety needs are met. During the last 12 months DASU were fortunate in securing capltal funding, enabling Ihe purchase of larger oflices in Rhyl, as our previous offices were too small. The new offices provide Increased support rooms, furnished lo enable trauma informed support to both individua15. families and group programs can be facilitated. Durlng 2024-2025. DASU received a total of 6,494 referrals for support. Two of DASU'S maln conlracts were relendered during 2024-25. DASU were suc￿Ssful in re-gaiiiing the contracts, providing security for these services for another contracl term. Flnancial review DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 In order to be able lo operate, DASU must be able to front fund staffing as grants are paid quarterty in arrears. To be able to facililate this, DASU must hold reserves of minimum of £745k. The Trustees have examined lh8 charily's requirements for the reserves in light of Ihe main risks lo the organlsalion. The resetves as at 31 sl March 2025 were £871,059 - unreslricled {3.2 months running costs). Any grants that were recelved for 2025-2026 have been deducled from the income shown for 2024-2025 as thes& funds wlll be shown in Ihe year that they relate lo {a5 per Ihe grant terms and condition5), Unreslricled rese￿eS would be shown if grants were not spent in the ts'meframe stipulated in grant terms and condition5, DASU did not have any unspent gran15 as al 3110312025. DASU has no material commilled expenditure from reserve5 from 202S126 onwards. A pending disposal of DASU'S previous Rhyl offices, with an estimated Increase in reseNes of £95k In 2025126, The Truste88 are happy wilh the levels of r&s8N8s held by the charlly as these are essential for DASU to be able lo operate under the seclor norm of granls payable 3 months in arrears. Grants The charity received the following reslricled grants during the financial year.. Conwy Borough County Council Denbighshire County Councll Wrexham County Borough Council Fllnt5hire County Council Children In Need Community Fund Denblghshlre County Council Coiiwy Counly BoroLigh Council Natwest FLinding Circle Gwynl Y Mor Garfield Weslern The Office of the Police & Crime CommlssSoner MOJ Moondance Nalionwide DVSC Freemasons Welsh Women's Aid Welsh Governmenl 313,708 485,045 190,673 415,004 33,363 136,072 34,413 78,745 2,000 17,261 15,000 1,144.087 142,229 78,736 66.234 49,620 28.500 74.228 179,763 TOTAL 3,464,681 DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Looklng Forward In order lo maintain and inlroduce new Se￿iCe$, DASU is continually re-evaluating services, applying for new fijnding. re-tendering for selv1￿$. forming new partnerships. etc. DASU Norlh Wales has clear objectlves. these are . To offer g range of support and services whlch reduce poverty. Improve menlal andlor physlcal distress among persons who have been subjected lo mental, physical, or sexual abuse. by their partners, ex-partners or persons with whom they have had a relationship and who are in need and the children of those persons. by the provision of I referral to refuge accommodalion and by such other means as shall further the said objects. To that end, moving fO￿ard DASU will work wilh sutwivors of Domestic abuse and sexual violen¢6 10 identify Iheir needs and the needs of their childron. We will raise funds lo continue to Dffèr support and secure refuge arKommodalion and grow these services lo meet survivor's needs. In the coming year we will aim to open additional refuge spa￿s, and secure funding to purchase speciallsl eqLiipMenl lo offer safe, appropriate spaces within refuges for disabled or low mobility survivors. We will secure more funding for targel hardening items. such as CCTV, Ring doorbells, Locks and alarms $0 that survivors can rgmain safe it) their own homes. Reducing the risk ot homelessness and minimising disruplion to the survivor and their children. We will provide more awareness raising training to professionals and the public, ensuring that indivlduals cali identify and respond appropriately lo Ihose livlng with Domestlc Abuse. To ensure Ihal all survivors get the very best support, we will continue to invest In our staff. Ensurlng that they receive appropriate training and clinical support to ensure they have the tools and resilien¢e lo do their job, As DASU'S Trustees we are committed to the abovè Strategy and working models, and will work with Ihe committed staff of DASU lo carry on providing Ihe crucial services, continuing to build rèsilienl, fit for purpose and adequately fundlng services not only lo thmesllc abuse survivors. but preventative servlces reduclng abuse in the fulure. structure* governance and managemènt Governlng documènt The charily is controlled by It's governing document, the Memorandum and Articlès of Association, and conslitules a company limited by guarantee, as defined by ihe companies Act 2006. Trustees The Iruslees who served diiring the year and up to the dat8 of signature of Ihe financial slatemenl8 were: Ms N J Jones Ms D Roberts Ms K Browning Ms S A Henderson Or Michael Morton MS Andrea Senior DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Recruitment and appolntment of new trustees The directors of the company are also trustees lor the purpose of charity law and under the company's Articles. There are five Iruslees. who meet at minimum of six times each year as the Management Committee. All members are invited lo nominate Ifuslees prior to the AGM. DASU is also registered with Flinlshire Local Voluntary Council, Volunteer Bureati. where potential Iruslees and volunteers may be idenlified and referred to us. We continue lo encourage involvemenl from clients when they no longer receive a service from DASU. Trustees are recruited for their partiCLilar skills and their interest in combating domestic abuse. Most Iruslees are already familiar with the practical work of Ihe charity. Additionally new Iruslees receive inducllon trainlng and additional relevant training throughout the year. The trustees on the managemenl commillee have a broad Mix of skllls. They Ir)clude a Counly Councillor and representatives from the fields of education, local governmenl. finance and Higher Education. However, we believe il would further enhance the Commillee to recruit Iruslees with exp8rienc8 in Equalily and DiversSty, HR, Commlssioning and tendering and the third sector. OLir organisallon 15 led by women to support women and as such the rnajorily of our board are and wlll conllnue lo be women, this includes the fole of Chair of Ihe Tluslees and CEO, both of which are reslricled lo women only candidates. However we will contlniie to recruit more men to the board in the future where appropriate, as we recognise Ihal men can also b8 vicllms of Domestic Abuse and as such deserve equal access lo support, and an opportunily lo live free from fear. Trade ¢redltors policy The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors Is lo follow the CBI'S Prompt Payers Code {coples are available from the CBI, Centre Point. 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU). The company's current poliw c¢)ncefning the payment of trade credilors Is to.. sellle th8 terms of payment with suppliers when agreeing the lerms of each Iransaction., 8nsure Ihal SLippliers are made aware of the lerms of payment by inclusion of the relevant terms in contracts,. and pay in accordance wilh the company's contractual and other legal obligaliong. Trade creditors of the company at the year-end were equivalent lo 40 days, purchases. based on the averagg dally amount Invoiced by supplleTS during the year. Organlsatlonal structure The CEO lias overall responsibility for operational matters. thls Is a delegated authority from Ilie board of Trustees. The CEO allends provider forums across North Wales, Slralegic partnershlp group meetings and bi- monthly board meelings where all decisions are recorded and communicated. The organisalion has operated in Deeside for over 30 years and has now gained conlra¢ls across many counties in North Wdles, Including Wrexham, Conwy and Denblghshlre. Related parties DASU has strong links with Flinlshire Counly Council, particularly the Social Services and Housing Departments, Wrexham County Borough Council. Denblghshire Counly Council. Conwy County Borough Council, the Domesllc Abuse Co-ordinator and Flinlshire Neighbourhood Wardens, Clwyd Alyn Housln9 Association Women's Aid. North Wales Pollce. and In particular the Domegtic Vlolence Offi'cer. are important partners. DASU is a Inember of Flintshire Local Voluntary Council, Welsh Women's Aid, Cymorth Cymru, Respecl and Child Poverly Acllon Group. Audllor The auditors, Salisburys Acwuntants, will be proposed for re-appointment al the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustee5' report was approved by the Board of Trustees. M$ D Roberts Trustee Dated. ..@.,)-..l.,i.i./.i.f DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees (who are also the directors of Domestic Abuse Safely Unit North Wales Ltd across Flinlshire and Denbighshire for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustee5 and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountlng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requlr8S the trnslees to prepare fi'nancial statements for each financial year whlch give a tru8 and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the tharilable company for that period. In pr8paring those financial statements, Ihe Irustees are required lo 5ele¢l suitable accounting policies and then apply Ihem consistently: observe Ihe melhods and principles in the Charity SORP.. make judgements and eslimales Ihat are reasonable and prudent., prepare the finanGlal statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate lo presume thal the charitable company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial posillon of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure Ihal the financial slalemenl$ comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for ihe prevention and deledion of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the Iruslees are aware.. therè is no relevant audit informatlon of which the charitable company'8 auditors are unawar9', and the Iruslees have laken all steps Ihal they oughl to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevanl audit InformalSon and lo eslabllsh that the auditors are aware of that informatlon. DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD Oplnlon We have audiled the financial slalements of Domestic Abuse Safety Unil North Wales Ltd (Ihe'charitable company'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balanca Sheet, the Cash Flow Slalemenl and notes to the linancial slalements. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporling framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounling Standards (United Klngdom Generally AcLepted I￿oUntIng Pradice). In our oplnion. the financial statements: glve a true and fair vièw of the slate of the charitable company's aff8irs as at 31 March 2025 and of Its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, lor the year then ended., have been properly prepared In accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounllng Pracllc6' and have been prepared in accordance wilh the requirements of the Coinpanies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted Olir audll in accordance wilh International Standards on Auditlng (UK) IISAS {UK)) and appllcable law. Our responsibilities under Ihose slandards are further described in Ihe Auditors, responsibilllies for the audit of the financial slalements section of our report. We are independpnl of the charitable company in accordance wllh Ihe ethical requirements Ihal are relevant lo our audit of Ihe financial glatements in the UK, Including Ihe FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have lullilled our other ethical responsibililies in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Concluslons relatlng to golng concern In audillng the financial statements. we have ¢ondud8d that Ihe Irustees. use of th8 golng concern basis of accounting In the preparalion of th& financial stalemenls is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identif￿d any material uncortainlies rélating to events or conditions that, indlvidually or colleclively, may cast significant doubt on Ihe charitable company's abilily to continue as a going concern for a perlod of at least twelve months from when the financial 8latemenls are authorisèd for 1s$ue. Our iesponsibililie5 and the responsibilities of th8 trustees with respecl to going concern are descrlbed In the relevant sections of thls report. other informatlon The trustees are responsible for the other information. The olher information comprlses the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial Statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thoreon. OLsr opinlon on Ihe financial slatements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent olherwlse explicitly slated in our report. we do not express any foTm of assurance conclusion Ihereon. In connection with our audit of the financlal statemènts, our responsibilily is lo read the olher information and, in dolng so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsislenl with the financial slatemenls, or OLir knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misslaled. If we identify such Inateiial nconsistencles or apparent material misstalemenls, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misslatement in the fi'nancial slalements Ihemselves. If, based on the work we have pertormed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of Ihis olher information, we are required lo report Ihal fad. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinlons on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audil.. the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statement5 are prepared is consistent with the financial stat8ments- and Ihe Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordan￿ with applicable legal requiremènts. 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 whlch we aro required to report by exceptlon In the Ilghl of Ihe knowledge and understanding of Ihe charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audlt. we have nol idenlilied Inalerial misstatements in the Report of Ihe Trustees. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report lo you if, in our oplnion: adequate accounting records have not been kept or relurns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us., or the fiiiancial statements are not in agreement with the accounling records and relurns., or ceriain disclosures of Iruslees, remuneralion specified by law are not made,. or we have not received all the infoi"malion and explanations we require for our audit. Rèsponslbllltles of trustees As explained more fully In the Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities, the t￿SteeS (who are also the dlreclors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial slalements and for belng satisfied Ihat they givo a true and falr vlew. and for such internal control as the Iruslees delermlno is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements Ihal are free Irom malerial mlsslatemenl. whéther due to fraud or error. In prèparing the financial stalemenls. the Irustees are responsible for assesslng the chafilable company's ablllly to continue as a going concern. disclosing, as applicab16. matters related lo going concern and using the going Concern basls of accounting unless the trustees either Intend to Ilquidate th8 charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic allernalive but lo do so. Our responsibilltlès for the audlt of Ihe financlal statements Our objective5 are to obtain reasonable assurance about whelher the financial statements as a whole are free from material misslalement, whether due to fraLid or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our oplnSon. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul is not a giiaTanlèe that an audit conducted In accordance with ISA8 (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when 11 exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis ol these financial slatemenls. The exlenl lo which our piocedures are capable of detecting irregularities, Including fraud Is detailed below.. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliancè with laws and regulations. We deslgn prooedures In Iln8 with our responsibilities, outlined above, to deted material misslatemenls in respecl of irregulaiilies, Including fraud. Owing lo Ihe inherent limitation5 of an audit. there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatement in the financial slalemenls may not be detected. even Ihough the audil is properly planned in accordance wllh ISA (UK). We obtained an understandlng of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable lo the charity and the Industry in whicli it operates through our gener￿ commercial and sector experience and discussions with management. We determined that the following laws and fegvlalions were most significant: The Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 the 'Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and relevant UK lax legislation. In addition, we concluded that Ihere are certain laws and regulations that may have an &ffect on the determinallon of the amounts and disclosures within the financial Statements such as 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 Ihe 5usceplibilily of Ihe charity's financial statements lo material misstatement, induding how fraud might occur. Audit procedures performed by Ihe engagement leam induded: Discussions with management, including consideration of known or Suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations or fraud., Obtain an understanding of the internal controls that managemont have in place to prevent and detect fraud., Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting esllmales,. Reviewing the financial statement disdosures and assessing Ihe appropriateness of the accounting policies used,, Identifying and testing journal entries. in particular manual or unusLtal enlri8S.' Obtaining third parly confimialions of all the charity's banking arrangements; Performing analytical procedures lo identify any unusual or unexpected relationships., Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors, use of the going concern basis of accounllng. The assessment of the appropriateness of the collective competence and capabilities of the engagement leam Included consideration of the engagement leam's knowledge of the industry in which the client operates in and understanding of, and praclical experience with, audit engagements of a simllar nature and complexity through appropriate Irainlng and participation, There are inherent Ilmilalion5 in Ihe audit procedures described above. We are less 1Skely to become aware of instancès of non-eompllance with laws and regulalions that are not closely related to events and transactions reflecled in Ihe financial stalemenls. Also. the risk of not delecling a material misslalement due lo fraud is higher than Ihe rlsk of not dete¢ling on8 resulting (rom error. as fraud may Involve deliberate concealment. Our audit procedures are deslgned to delect material misstalemenl. We are not responslble for preventing non- compllan¢e or fraud and canr￿1 be expected to detect non-compllance with all lav￿ and regulations. Use of our report This report is made solely lo the charitable company's members, as a body, In accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audil work has been undertaken so that we might stale lo the Gharilable company'8 members those mallers we are required lo slate lo them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To Ihe fLille$l exlenl permilted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Ihe charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, Of for the opinions we have formed. Aled Roberts BA (Hons) FCA {S•nlor Statutory Audllor) for and on behalf ofsalisbury & Company Buslnass Solutlons Llmlted statutory Audltor Chartered Accountants Irish Square Upper Denbigh Road st Asaph Date.. -l)-) f 10~ DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unreslricted Restrlcted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Notes Income from: Donallons and legacies Charitable activilies Other trading activities Inv8Stment$ 17,734 893,530 3.464,681 17,734 4,358,211 23.644 782,834 23,644 3.476,258 4,259,092 12,910 5,462 12.910 5.462 7,354 12,635 70 7,424 12,635 Total income 929,636 3,464,681 4,394,317 826,467 3,476,328 4,302.795 enditure on: Charitable activities 867,942 3.381.738 4,249,680 637,479 3,301,457 3,938,936 Net incomlnu resources before transfers 61.694 82,943 144,637 188,988 174,871 363,859 Gross transfer8 between funds (19.835) 19,835 {228.628) 228,628 Net Incomg for Ihe yearl Not movement in funds 41,859 102.778 144,637 (39.640) 403,499 363,8Jrg Fund balances at 1 April 2024 829,200 1,046,524 1,875,724 888,840 643,025 1,511.865 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 871,059 1,149.302 2,020,361 829,200 1.046,524 1,875,724 The statement of financial activities includes ail gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. Tho slalemenl of financial aclivilie5 also complies with the requirements ft)r an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. 11 DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 202S 2024 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets 12 1.231,939 1.122,404 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 13 76.360 832,453 330,765 950.982 908,813 1,2B1.747 Crodltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 14 (120,391) (528,427} Nel Cufrent assels 788,422 753,320 Total agsets less currant Ilabllltles 2.020.361 1,875,724 Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 15 1,149,302 871,059 1,046,524 829,200 2,020.361 1,875,724 The dlyeclors acknowledge their re5ponsibililles for complying with the requlremenls of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial $tatemenl$. These financial stalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companles subject to the small companles regime. The flnancial slatemenls were approved by the Trustees on ... Ms D Roberts Trustee Company reglstration number 05430841 12- DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Cash flows fiom operatlng actlvitles Cash generated from operations 21 29,714 254,939 Investing activlties Purchase of langible fixed assets Investment income received (153.705) 5.462 (416.9861 12,635 N•l cash used In investlng actlvltles (148,243) 1404.351) Net cash iised In flnanclng a¢tlvitles Net de¢rease In cash and ¢ash equlvalfrnts (118,529) (149,4121 C98h and cash equivalents at beginning ol year 950,982 1,100,394 Cash and cash equlvalents at énd of year 832,453 950,982 13- DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles Charity information Domestic Abuse Safety Unil North Wales Ltd is a private company limiled by guarantee Incorporated in England and Wales, The regislered office is Wrenmore House. 104 Chester Road East, Shollon, Deeslde, Flinlshire, CH5 1 QD, United Klngdlxn. 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The financial statèments of the charilable company. which is a public benefil entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with Ihe Charili&s SORP (FRS 1021 'Accoiinting and Reporting by Charities- Slalemenl of Recommended Praclice applicable lo charilies preparing their 3ccounts in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effeclive 1 January 20191,, Financlal Reportlng Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Acl 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under tho historical cost convention. The financial slalements are prepared in sterling. whlch is the functional currency of Ihe charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the h13torical cost convenllon. The prlncipal accounting policies adopted are sot out below. 14- DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcies Iconllnuedl 1.2 Prlor period error Tlie financial statements include adjustments relating to the prior year. There were several grants identified Ihal should have been recognised as restricted Income instead of unre51ricled. Income from grants to purchase capital ilems had been deferred incorrectly. Depreciation of freehold buildings had been recognised against unrestricted Income whlle il should have recognlsed againsl reslrlcled income. Prior year figures have been restaled as follows reviously Restated Charitable acllvities - restricted income 2,127.815 £3,476,258 Gharilable aclivilles- unrestricted Income £2.056.494 782,834 Other trading activities- restricted inc¢Jme £Nil 70 Fund balances- restricted fund 1.0008,403 £817,084 Fund balances- unreslrlcted funds 792.538 1,058,640 Creditors- Deferred Government grants £74,783 The overall Impact of Ihe above adjustments are- SOFA- £74,783 additional sur￿uS R8slricted reseNes- £191,319 decrease in the reserves Unrestricted reserves . £266.102 Increase in reserves 1.3 Goltig concerii At the lime of approving Ihe financial slalemenls. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that th6 charity has adequate I'esources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Iruslee$ continue to adopt the going GOn￿M basis of accounting in preparing the financial slatementS. 1.4 Charitable funds Unreslricled funds are available for use al the discretion of the Irustees in furtherance of thelr charitable oblectives. Reslricted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the reslrlcteij funds are sel out in the notes lo the financial staleinentg. 1.5 Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once Ihe charity has 8ntillemenl to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and Ihe amount can be measured reliaNy. 15- DOMESTIC ABUSE SAFETY UNIT NORTH WALES LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accouiiting policies property|DASU owed £1,400 to
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(employee)|Taxi services.| 7. We confirm that all related party relationships and transactions have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. 8. We confirm that the charity has had, at no time during the year, any arrangement, transaction or agreement to provide credit facilities (including advances and credits granted by the charity) for trustees, nor to provide guarantees of any kind on behalf of the trustees. 9. We confirm that the charity has not contracted for any capital expenditure other than as disclosed in the financial statements. 10. We confirm that we are not aware of any possible or actual instance of noncompliance with those laws and regulations which provide a legal framework within which the charity conducts its activities, and which are central to the charity’s ability to conduct its activities. ## _**Better Options – Greater Safety**_ **Funded By** Si ——_ ir ddinby. & Lloyds 183 Foundation WZ) | uiywodraeth Cymru »o- CONWY se aSighe cine Re ¥@ aguas {Go| ses justice **Registered Company No.5430841 Registered Charity 1111610 Telephone Flintshire: 01244 830436 Wrenmore House, 104 Chester Road East, Shotton. CH51QD Denbighshire: 01745 814494 The Hwb Denbigh c/o DASU North Wales, Smithfield Road, Denbigh LL16 3RG Colwyn: 01492 534705 Basement Offices, Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay LL29LLG Wrexham: 01978 310203 47-49 King Street, Wrexham LL11 1HR Email: info@dasunorthwales.co.uk Website: www.dasunorthwales.co.uk** 11. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls to prevent and detect fraud. We confirm that we have disclosed to you the results of our own risk assessment that the financial statements may be misstated as a result of fraud. 12. We confirm that there have been no actual or suspected instances of fraud involving trustees, management or employees who have a significant role in internal control or that could have a material effect on the financial statements. We also confirm that we are not aware of any allegations of fraud by former trustees, employees, regulators or others. 13. We confirm that, having considered our expectations and intentions for the next 12 months and the availability of unrestricted reserves, the charity is a going concern. 14. We confirm that in our opinion the effects of unadjusted misstatements are immaterial, both individually and in aggregate, to the financial statements as a whole. A list of the unadjusted misstatements is attached to this letter. 15. We confirm that all grants, donations and other income, including those subject to special terms or conditions or received for restricted purposes, have been notified to you. There have been no breaches of terms or conditions during the period regarding the application of such income. Details of Restricted grants and donations are attached. 16. We confirm that the below are all the properties held by the charity: - 104 Chester Road East, Shotton, CH5 1QD - 47-49 King Street Wrexham, LL11 1HR - 39 Severn Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8RD - 74 Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7LD - 35 Alexandra Street, Shotton, CH5 1DL ## _**Better Options – Greater Safety**_ **Funded By** SiaayaS / wrexhamer gaint f} lywodraeth Cymru WY we ansameiengp BL Maysrateitin $9 ee justice **Registered Company No.5430841 Registered Charity 1111610 Telephone Flintshire: 01244 830436 Wrenmore House, 104 Chester Road East, Shotton. CH51QD Denbighshire: 01745 814494 The Hwb Denbigh c/o DASU North Wales, Smithfield Road, Denbigh LL16 3RG Colwyn: 01492 534705 Basement Offices, Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay LL29LLG Wrexham: 01978 310203 47-49 King Street, Wrexham LL11 1HR Email: info@dasunorthwales.co.uk Website: www.dasunorthwales.co.uk** - 14-18 Edward Henry Street, Rhyl, LL18 - 10 Brighton Road, Rhyl, LL18 3HB - 20 Marsh road, Rhyl , LL182DH 17. We confirm that we are not aware of any matters of material significance that should be reported to the Charity Commission. 18. We confirm that, for the purposes of the audit, all communication is to be made through Dawn Stones on our behalf. 19. We acknowledge our legal responsibilities regarding disclosure of information to you as auditors and confirm that: - so far as each trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which you as auditors are unaware; and - each trustee has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that you are aware of that information. 20. We confirm that we hold relevant grant documentation that ensures that income can be deferred. 21. We confirm that the net book value of the fixed asset is not materially misstated, and that no assets have been impaired during the year and are in good working order. We confirm that the above representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience (and, where appropriate of supporting documentation) sufficient to satisfy us that we can properly make each of the above representations to you and that to the best of our knowledge and belief they accurately reflect the representations made to you by the trustees during the course of your audit. ## _**Better Options – Greater Safety**_ **Funded By** SiaayaS / wrexhamer gaint f} lywodraeth Cymru WY we ansameiengp BL Maysrateitin $9 ee **Registered Company No.5430841 Registered Charity 1111610 Telephone Flintshire: 01244 830436 Wrenmore House, 104 Chester Road East, Shotton. CH51QD Denbighshire: 01745 814494 The Hwb Denbigh c/o DASU North Wales, Smithfield Road, Denbigh LL16 3RG Colwyn: 01492 534705 Basement Offices, Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay LL29LLG Wrexham: 01978 310203 47-49 King Street, Wrexham LL11 1HR Email: info@dasunorthwales.co.uk Website: www.dasunorthwales.co.uk** Yours faithfully, ## Diane Roberts Signed on behalf of the board of trustees Trustee: Date: .......................... ## _**Better Options – Greater Safety**_ **Funded By** asidletchay1 f INsir ddinby? F Lloyds1B Foundat WEE | Uywodraeth Cymru WW sesemwrengp BLO uersigninn 6 ere **Registered Company No.5430841 Registered Charity 1111610 Telephone Flintshire: 01244 830436 Wrenmore House, 104 Chester Road East, Shotton. CH51QD Denbighshire: 01745 814494 The Hwb Denbigh c/o DASU North Wales, Smithfield Road, Denbigh LL16 3RG Colwyn: 01492 534705 Basement Offices, Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay LL29LLG Wrexham: 01978 310203 47-49 King Street, Wrexham LL11 1HR Email: info@dasunorthwales.co.uk Website: www.dasunorthwales.co.uk**