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Salisbury Women’s Refuge

Annual report 2024

Registered Charity Number 01112497

Registered Company Number 05632436

Salisbury Women’s Refuge Annual report and Accounts 2024

Foreword by Chair of Trustees Page 2 Our finances Page 3 Our service Page 4 Our buildings Page 5 Accounts Page 6

Foreword

Fundraising has continued to be one of the most important activities of the trustees during 2024. The highlight of the year was the 40[th] anniversary party held at the South Canonry courtesy of Bishop Stephen Lake and Carol Lake. In 1982 the charitable purposes of Salisbury Women’s Refuge were extended and the refuge, as it currently operates, was born. We held an evening party for about 100 guests and supporters with Deputy Lieutenant Lady Lansdowne as guest of honour. Other distinguished guests included the Mayor of Salisbury, Sven Hocking and his wife, and the Chief Constable of Police, Catherine Roper. Piano music was provided by Sam Lake and harp music by Katie Salomon.

The cost of running the refuge has continued to exceed the income the trustees can raise from grants, donations and housing benefit so we have continued build our links with other similar organisations in the region with a view to establishing more formal connections to achieve greater efficiencies of scale as well as bringing a wider range of expertise to the delivery of the service the refuge provides in Salisbury. We believe that this will provide long term stability for the refuge.

We said goodbye to several trustees over the course of 2024. Sadly in a number of cases this was due to ill health, though I am pleased to report that all those former trustees are now much better. We say thank you to Val Jackson, Rosemary Pemberton, Colin Reed and Liz King for their many different contributions to the running of the refuge. We have also welcomed two new trustees, Ann Cox and Alison Bradley who bring other strengths and experience to the refuge.

Katie Hillary, left during the summer due to a family house move. That role has been filled by Nicola Praulins who joined the refuge staff after a long career in school administration and extensive experience of safe guarding and family liaison. Munavera Ghauri, The office administrator also left due to a family house move and her role has been taken on by Alex Lazar, our housekeeper. Katie and Munavera both made quite an impact on the running of the refuge in their own personal ways.

As always, we are very grateful to our supporters, many of whom are long standing. In particular the Mothers’ Union and the Salisbury Soroptimists have donated to the refuge and helped raise our profile. Birthdays and Christmas in the refuge would not be the same without the generosity of the Mothers’ Union members throughout the diocese. Numerous local organisations and businesses have fundraised for us. We thank everyone who has helped us stay open during 2024.

Caroline Probert Chair of trustees

40[th] anniversary cake at the party held at the South Canonry in May 2025.

Photograph taken by Spencer Mulholland

One of the key workers at the refuge,

Our Finances

During 2024 we received unrestricted grants from the Brook Trust, the National Benevolent Charity, Wiltshire Community Foundation, St Mary’s Fund and Albert Hunt Trust and we are most grateful to all these bodies for their support which has enabled the refuge to continue to operate.

Also, during the year, we received a substantial grant from Nationwide through their Colleague Grant Scheme, which enabled us to upgrade the CCTV system. We also received a number of grants from Women’s Aid to assist individual women when moving out of the refuge into independent accommodation. We also received generous support from many individuals and local churches, and a number of concerts took place, mainly over Christmas, in support of the refuge.

A local office of Mazars accountants chose the refuge as their charity for last year. Their substantial donation enabled us to replace the roof of the large conservatory with a new insulated roof early this year. This has improved temperature control in the conservatory, making it warmer in winter and cooler in summer, with a knock on effect on the energy bills.

funds to support the refuge, but our other main source of income, housing benefit, held up reasonably well in 2024. The refuge had an average occupancy rate over 2024 of just under 88%. During the course of the year the refuge accommodated 29 women and 19 children. Despite this, overall the refuge ended 2024 with a deficit of £40,574 which has been met from reserves.

Chris Dragonetti Treasurer

Jewellery making lead by a volunteer at the refuge

The refuge Christmas tree with decorations made by residents

Our expenditure in 2024 was just under £250,000 with the largest expenditure heading being our staff costs, accounting for 62% of that total. We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of staff and we benefit from low staff turnover. Bec Burrow joined us early in the year to take on the role of finance assistant in place of Eileen Day, and quickly got to grips with the demands of the role. A few months into that role she also took on the task of assisting with grant applications.

We were not as successful in 2024 as we had hoped to be in raising

Our service

alike.

During 2024 19 women and families moved out of the refuge. 8 of these moved when they obtained their own home, 4 to another refuge, 4 returned home and 3 left to stay with family.

13 of the 19 leavers completed a feedback questionnaire with an overall satisfaction rating of 8.2 out of 10, and an overall score for staff interactions of 8.9 out of 10, and accommodation scored 8.6 out of 10.

From the feedback questionnaires we received some very positive comments “All staff go above and beyond” “changed my life, each day you all made me feel safe, proved to me that I do matter and I feel you have changed my life for the better” “Good support, we looked at college courses for English” “It’s been transformative”

We were able to offer 12 residents counselling sessions from 2 counsellors in the past year. The sessions are offered by trainee counsellors averaging 3 sessions per week for as long as the resident feels they need it. We also hold a waiting list for those who want counselling and we can also signpost to counsellors in the community. This service is very much appreciated, and residents report back that the counselling is beneficial.

6 families were also able to access the play therapist, Laura Brunton, who offers a variety of support for families, either one to one or in groups. She helps families deal with trauma experienced and put it behind them. This has helped the children to settle into school and be ready to learn.

In addition to the counsellors, we have been lucky to have regular visits from Hug, a therapy dog, who pops in to see everyone a couple of times a month and whose visits are looked forward to by adults and children

Hug the therapy dog at work

A volunteer has lead sessions of yoga and other volunteers have offered sessions of poetry writing and reading, and a jewellery making workshop. The refuge also took part in 2 of the local Christmas Tree Festivals at St Thomas’ Church in Salisbury and St Laurence’s Church Downton.

Sandra Horner Refuge Manager

Occupancy rates for 2024 showing the number of nights adult residents spent at the refuge.

January	278	74.7%
February	305	87.6%
March	291	78.2%
April	298	82.8%
May	327	87.9%
June	330	91.7%
July	310	83.3%
August	343	92.2%
September 335	September 335	93.1%
October	338	90.9%
November	344	95.6%
December	357	96.0%

The average over the full year was 87.33%. The figures do not include the number of children who were also staying at the refuge.

In 2023 the cost of keeping a resident at the refuge was £57.36. In 2024 it was £64.82. These figures do not include the children in the refuge.

Our buildings

2024 was another challenging year with regards to fabric and maintenance upkeep of the house. However, it is good to report that because of all the hard work by Alex our Housekeeper and especially Paul our maintenance “wizz” the house and garden are generally in a good condition. We are reaping the benefits of good communication and a plan of action for regular maintenance, repair and redecoration. Regular meetings with the Manager, Alex and Paul, have helped to monitor and keep abreast of issues arising.

At the beginning of 2024 Paul set out his plan of action - jobs that needed to be done, or he wanted to complete in the coming year, such as replacing the steps from the conservatory into the garden, trimming the apple tree, reseeding or repairing the grass in the garden, painting the Annexe, repainting the internal doors of the landings and stairwells in the main house as well as in the extension and the main entrance. Any job not completed was rolled over into his action plan for 2025. Paul’s daily work also involved addressing problems that arose such as leakages from pipes, a defective flat roof and missing tiles, also heating and boiler problems which in the end needed external contractors.

A new carpet was laid in the main entrance hall. All resident’s rooms have now had room locks with codes installed. These come into use particularly at night meaning that the support staff do not have to come out to the house to let the residents into their room when they have locked themselves out.

Annual Health and Safety assessments have been undertaken such as the Fire Maintenance assessment with necessary remedial work addressed. PAT, the Asbestos check and testing for Legionella have all been completed for 2024. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and the Health and Safety policies were reviewed.

On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to thank the staff for their help and co-operation but especially Alex and Paul whose input and hard work has proved invaluable.

Catriona Wood Trustee with responsibility for buildings

One of Alex’s many tasks is to monitor the cleaning of the communal areas by the residents as well as organising the “deep cleans”, in areas such as the kitchens and conservatory. These are undertaken approximately four times a year. She along with Paul also completes the weekly Health and Safety checks.

Refurbishment of the residents’ rooms has been undertaken in 2024 as residents leave, with thorough cleaning and replacement of any damaged furniture and flooring, as well as any necessary redecorating.

Our income and expenditure for 2024

Simplified Annual Accounts for 2024

INCOME	2024	2023
Contract payments and government support	29,180	52,561
Donations and fund raising	40,368	36,872
Housing benefit and rent	101,168	97,710
Service charge	15,804	13,807
Interest and investment income	4,122	2,220
Other income	150	4,138
TOTAL	190,792	207,308
EXPENDITURE
Staff salary costs	155,921	140,771
Utilities	27,278	25,047
Repairs and maintenance	13,556	10,827
Planned maintenance projects	507	6,333
Insurance	6,390	6,224
Office costs	8,881	7,409
Residents' welfare	11,155	8,270
House operating costs	1,230	1,614
Governance costs	4,213	3,075
Other expenditure	5,160	4,877
TOTAL	234,291	214,447

For further information, the full accounts and Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 December 2023 and the auditors’ report on those accounts should be consulted. Copies of the full accounts are available free of charge from the Charity. The simplified accounts do not constitute full accounts within the meaning of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. A full version of the accounts can also be found on the Charity Commission website.

Charlty no. 1112497 Company no: 05632436 England and Wales SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE (A company limlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONTENTS Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet 8-15 Notes to the accounts FLETCHER & PARTNERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SALISBURY

SALISBURYWOMEN'S REFUGE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees, who are also directors of the Gharity for the purposes of the Companies Act, submit Ihelr annual directors, report and the financial ststements of Salisbury WDmen's Refuge (the company) for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, repDrl and accounts for Companles Act purposes. The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charlty comply with the Charlties Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities., Slaioment of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Ref8renco and admlnistratlve details Charity Numbor 1112497 Company Number 05632436 Fleglstered Office Alexandra House, St Johns Street, S81isbury, SP12SB Company Secretary Wilsons (Company Secretaries) Limited Independent Examiner Mr G D Thomas FCA, Fletcher & Partners, Crown Chambers, Bridge Street, Salisbury SP12LZ Bankers The Cenlral Board of Finance of the ChurGh of England, London Lloyds Bank plc, Blue Boar Row, Salisbury Solicitors Wilsons, Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury, SP12SB Directors and trustees The directors who served as trustees during the period were as follows'.- Nominated by.. Salisbury Diocesan Mothers, Union Mrs Caroline Probert Mr Colin Reed Treasurer Mr Christopher Dragonetti Treasurer Mrs Rosemary Pemberton Mrs Anne Smith Mrs Catriona Wood Mrs Sharon King Dr Ann Cox Mrs Alison Bradley (resigned 21 October 2024) Salisbury Diocesan Board of Finance (resigned 13 November 2024) (resigned 11 June 2024) (resigned 8 January 2025> (appointed 17 July 20241 (appointed 15 November 2024>

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Constitutlon Salisbury Women's Refuge is a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up to take over the operations previously carrled out by the trust known as Refuge and Shelter for Mothers and Babies Charity No 207775 (previously known as Salisbury Women's Refuge). The transfer was carried out in accordance with an Incorporation Agreement dated 20th December 2005. The ¢harity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Associalion dated 14 November 2005, amended by a resolution on 12 April 2010. ObJocts and activities The objects of the charity are to relieve distress and suffering experienced by women who have been maltreated by their relatives, cohabitees, husbands or the fathers of their children., to relieve dlstress and suffering amongst the children of such women. and to relieve the need of other women and children in necessitous circumstances who are temporarlly homeless. The charity aims to achieve its objects by providing safe accommodation in the property used by the charity, whilst also providing support and advice and social actlvlties for the residents. The charity develops partnerships with other agencies and promotes knowledge and understanding of domestic violence within the wider community, In planning their activities the trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. Oryanisational structure and declslon maklng The board of trustees, consisting of £t least four 8nd not more than nine individuals, administers the charity. The board meets quarterly. A manager is appointed by the trustees to manage the day to day operations of the charity. The charitable company has a subsidiary charity, Refuge and Shelter for Mothers and Babies, Charily No 11124S7-1 (previously known as Salisbury Women's Refuge, Charity No 207775). The charitable company is the sole corporate trustee of the subsidiary charity-, the charitable company's dire¢tors are therefore effectively trustees of the charity. The propety is held by the charitable company in trust for the charity. Method of appointment or electlon of Trustees The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elect6d and co-opted under the terms of th& Articles of Association, as follows,, Two by Salisbury Diocesan Mothers, Union One by Salisbury Diocesan Board of Flnance One by the Trustees who will hold the post of Honorary Treasurer, and Up to five additional trustees may be co-opted by the Trustees Trustees retire by rotation every 5 years, but a reliring trustee may be reappointed, Trustee Induction and training The trustees receive training on charity law and their duties as trustees. Trustees also attend some staff trainlng sessions on welfare 8nd similar issues, according to their needs and interests, to keep themselves up to date,

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Revigw of activities During 2024 13 families (2023 - 11) and 16 women without chlldren (2023 - 10> were accommodated, Accommodation days for women totslled 3,853 (2023 - 3,755) an average of 10.53 per day compared to 10.29 in 2023. The accommodation days fcr children were 3,675 (2023 - 4,833), an average of 10.04 per day compared to 12.69 in 2023. Gross income for 2024 was £208,732 (2023 £207,308). Expenditure increased to £249,935 12023 £214,447). Net expenditure for 2D24 wa8 £41,203 (2D23 net expenditure of £7,139). There was 8 deficit of £43,499 (2023 - £3,241 surplus} arising on unrestricted funds and a surplus of £2,296 arising on restricted funds (2023 - £10,380 deflclt). Investments were sold in the year, realising a gain of £629. Overall there was a net movement in funds of a £40,574 deficit (2023 - £5,705 deficill- At the end of the year the net assets of the charity were £731,516 (2023 - £772,090). The residents avail themselves of local servlces (advocacy and support, schools and health seNicesl. They also have access to the Freedom Programme, which is a nationally used evidence based programme for survivors of domestic abuse to help them corne to terms with what has happened, to affirm that it is not their fault, and to equip them to be ablo to recognise indicators of potential abuse in the future. Support is also available after leaving the Réfuge, especially for those women and families who settle locally. Comments from residents which indicate the difference the charitys work has made to their circumstances in recent years include ' The Refuge is a wonderful safe welcoming place. Everyone has helped me regain my confidence Amazing work that helped me learn to trust my88lf and generally be there through the process.. The staff have supported me well and glven me good advice 8nd helped me to try and stay strong Each day you made me feel ssfe, proved lo me that I do matter and I feel you have changed my life for the better. I thank you for everything you have done for me Reserves pollcy and Reserve Fund balances The trustees are of the opinion that ideally the General Fund should be maintained with a balance to cover at least six months, running costs. The trustees have designated funds to provide for major repairs and improvements to the building and to cover the risks inherent in operating a business of this type, including running the charily for six months in the event of funding not being available. The trustees do not inlend to accumulate resorves greater than such needs may require, At 31 December 2024 the General Fund (Note 15) reserves amounted to £117,044 (2023 £159,914} of which £1 00,00012023 - £100,000) has been designated as a contingency fund and £25,000 (2023 - £30,000) as a reserve for major repairs and improvements to the building. The remaining undesignated reseNes were £7,956 in deficit (2023 - £29,914 surplus including a fair value reserve of £1,853>. The balance on Restricted Funds {Note 16) 8t 31 December 2024 was £14,472 (2023 - £12,176). Investment pollcy The Refuge will hold its reserves in a variety of w2ys- current aocounts, depDSIt accounts end investments. nvestments should amount to £ maximum of 20 % of the total reserves. Any investment should be in well-established managed charity fund with an ethic81 investment policy.

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Golng concern The trustees are required to assess the going conr of the charity, looking at least 12 months ahead from the date th& accounts are approved. Since the end of its contracted services grant in March 2023 the trustees have been unable to attract alternative funding to the extent needed lo cover increasing costs, Although a small surplus on unrestricted funds was reported for 2023, the 2024 results show a signlficant deficit, If this level of deficit Gontinues there will be insufficient f unds to meet future obligations, At the same time the charity has lost a number of trustees and the recruitmenl of new trustees has proved difficult. To address these ch?Ilenges the chair has approached a number of other, larger charitable organisations with similar activitles in geog raphically adjacent areas to see if there might be scope for a merger. There are currently conversations ongoing with another organisatlDn and It is hoped that these will lead to the merger of the charity with another entity, thereby securing the future of a women's refuge in Salisbury. As at the date of the approval of these accounts there is still uncertainty over the achievement of a merger 8ncl ongoing funding for the Gharity, however the trustees remain hopeful that the charity Is 8 going concem but recognise that there are material uncertaintles in reaching this conclusion, Risk Management The tru8tees examine the major risks that the charity faces each financial year when preparing the budget and reviewing the annual accounts. The charity has developed systerns to monitor and Gontrol these risks and to mitigat8 any impact that they may have on the Refuge's ability to continue its work. As discussed above, the charity malntslns a level of working capilal Sufficient to deal with any short term diffiGulties. Trustees. responslbllltles The purpose of Ihis statement is to distinguish the trustees, responsibilities for the accounts from those of the independent examiners, as stated in thelr reporl. The charity trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordanGe with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice). Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare finanoial statements for each year which glve a true and fair view of the state of affalrs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparlng these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitsble aGcounting policies and then apply them consistently. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; observe the methods and principles in the Charlties SORP., state whelher applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,, prepare the accounts on the going concern basis u nless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charlty will be able to continue to meet its objectives. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any time tho financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the Charity's assets, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fr8ud and other irregularities. The trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006, Approved by the board of trustees on 16 April 2025 and signed on its behalf by Mrs Caroline Probert

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I report ta the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Salisbury Women's Refuge (the Gompanyl for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responslbllltles and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Comp8nies Act 20061'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audlled under Part 16 of th8 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examlnatlon, I report in respect of my examlnation of your Charitls 8¢counts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In rArrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commis51on under section 145(5){bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. 111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as requlred by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or 121 the accounts do not aOrd with Ihose records. or 131 the accounts do not comply wlth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the acGounls give a 'tru8 and fairt view which is not a matter considered as parl of an independent examination,, or 141 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reportlng by charities lapplicable to ¢hsrities preparing their accounts in accord8nce with Ihe Financial Reporting St8ndard applicable in the U K and Ropublic of I reland IFRS 102}1. Materlal uncertainty relatlng to going concern. I draw attention to Note 1 b in the financial statements, in which Trustees indicate that 8 material uncertainty exists as lo whether the company may b8 able to continue as a going concern, My opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Geoffrey Thomas FCA Chartered Accountants Crown Chambers Bridge Street Salisbury Date.. 16 April 2025

SALISBURYWOMEN'S REFUGE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Un restricted Restricted Endowed funds funds funds (Note 151 (Noto 16) (Note 17) Total 2024 Total 2023 (Note 22) Notes INCOME Grants Splitz Support Services Other 15,784 36,777 52,561 38,872 g7,710 13,807 4,049 1,930 290 89 29,180 29,180 40,368 101,168 12,251 3,553 3,977 145 150 17,940 17,940 47,120 47,120 40,368 101,168 12,251 3,553 3,977 145 150 Donations and fund raisin Housing benefit and rent Service charges Laundry takings Bank and deposit interest Dividends Sundry income- Other Total income 190,792 17,940 208,732 207,308 EXPENDITURE S81aries Training Office costs Residents, welfare and social activities Professional seNices Utilities Insurance Depreciation House operating expenses Repairs and maintenance Planned maintenance Sundry expenses Govern8nce Costs 155,921 871 8,881 11,155 1,275 27,278 6,390 2,839 1,230 13,556 507 375 4,213 155,921 671 8,881 18,959 1,275 27,278 8,390 2,839 1,230 13,556 10,347 375 4,213 140,771 1,138 7,409 8,270 525 25,047 8,224 2,839 1,814 10,827 e,333 375 3,075 5,804 10 9,840 Total expenditure 234,291 15,644 249,935 214,447 Net incomel(expenditure} and net movement In funds for the year other recognised gainslllossesl Gain on fixed asset Investments {43,499) 2,296 (41,203) (7,139> 629 629 1,434 Net Movement in Funds (42,870) 2,298 <40,574) {5,705) Reconciliation of funds Total funcls brought forward 159,914 12,176 600,000 772,090 777,795 Total funds carrled forward 18 £ 117,044 £ 14,472 £600,000 £731,516 £772,090 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the period. All income and expendlture derlve from contlnulng activltles. The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these accounts

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE REGISTERED NUMBER: 05632436 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2D24 Notes 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Investments 10 11 802,839 605,678 11,853 617,531 802,839 CURRENT ASSETS Investments Debtors CBF deposit account Cash at bank and in hand 12 13 37,367 6,609 20,753 74.528 139,257 35,S30 S,506 13,417 107,294 1e5,847 LIABILITIES Creditors: Amounts falling due wlthln one year 14 10,580 11,288 NET CURRENT ASSETS 128,e77 154,559 NET ASSETS 18 £731,516 £ 772,090 THE FUNDS OF THE CHARIPI Unrestricted funds Designated funds General fund Fair value reserve 15 125,000 17,956) 130,DQO 28,061 1,853 117,044 159,914 Restricted funds 16 14,472 12,176 Endowed funds 17 600,000 600,000 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS £731.516 £ 772.09Q These financial slatemenls h8ve been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). For the financial ye8r ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 Companies Act 20Q6,' and no notice has been deposited under sectlon 476. The trustees acknowledge their respansibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial Statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 31 December 2024 and of its surplus for the year then ended in accordance wieh the requirements of section 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to the financi21 statements, so far as applicable to the company. Approved by the board of trustees on 16 April 2025 and signed on its behalf by Mrs Caroline Probert The notes on pages 8 to 15 form p2rt of these accounts

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 la LEGAL STATUS OF THE TRUST The charitable Company Is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales, registered number 05632436. The regislered off ice is Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury, SP12SB. The members of the charitable company are the Trustees named Dn page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company. 1b ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the flnancial statements The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended PractlC8 applicable to charities preparing their aocounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) effective 1 January 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Unitèd Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019, Sallsbury Women's Refuge meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognisecf at historic cost or transaction valug unless otherwise stated in the relevant aGcounting policy notels>. Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis The trustees have 8S8es8ed the going concern of the Gh8rily and remain hopeful that the charity is a going concern. Without additional donations or fundlng the charity may not have sufficient resources to meet future obligations in 2026. The trustees are actively Seeking a solution lo ensure the conlinualion of the women's refuge service in Salisbury. Reserve5 a) Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. b) DesSgnated funds are unreslricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. cl Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through terms of an 8ppeal. d) Endowed funds are assets that have been given to the charity and which must be permanently retained. Income All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to them, and it is certain that the resources will be rec&ived, and their monetary value can be measured With sufflcient reliability. Expenditure Expenditure is Included on an accruals basis. Direct charitable expendlture includes the costs of maintaining the property and the costs of providing help and support to the residents, Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance wlth reg ulation and good practiTr. Reallsed gains and losses All gains and losses taken to the Ststement of Financial Activities as they arise, Realised gains and losses on investmenls are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and carrying value (opening market value or cost for purch£ses in the year}, Unrealis&d gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the market Value 8t the ye8r end 8nd the carrying value (opening market value or cost for purchases in the yearl. Realised and unrealised gains are not separated in the Statement of Financial Activities. Tanglble flxed assets Generally, tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised 8nd1ncluded at Cost, but purchases from restricled funds will nol normally be capitslised. The endowed property, for whiGh no cost was known, was included at a previous revalued amount. As at the date of transition to FRSI 02 the value is now treated as deemed cost.

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 1 b ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontlnuedl Tangible fixed assets Icontlnued) Tangible fixed assets are statecj at cost less depreciation, Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases.. Fumiture and equipment - 3 year straight line No depreciatlon is provlded on the freehold propety because the trustees consider that the residual value will be at least equivalent to cosl. Investments Flxed asset Investments comprise common investment fund shares. Current asset investments comprise cash or cash equivalents with a maturity dale of one year or more from the dal8 of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Investments are valued Inltlally at Cost and subsequently at fair value {their market value} at the year end. The statement of financi81 activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluatlon and dlsposals. Debtors Debtors are measured at the amounts the charity anticipates it will receive from a debt or the amount it has paid in advance for goods or services. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquld investments with a short ni8turity of less than three months from the date of acquisilion or opening of the deposit or similar account. Llabllitles Liabilities are measured at the amounts the charity anticipates it will pay to settle a debt or the amount it has received as an advsnce payment for goods or servlces it must provide. Flnanclal instruments The chsrlty only has financial assets and liabilit5es of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. They are initially recognised at transaction value and subsoquently measured at their settlement value. Operatlng leases: the Company as lessee Rentals paid under opersting leases are charged on a straight line basis over the lease term. Pensions The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension Gharge represents the amounts P8yable by the Charity to the fund during the year. GRANTS Grant income was recelved from the following grantors.. Unrestricted funds Splitz Support Services St Mary's Fund, Salisbury Albert Hunt Trust Willshire Cornmunity Foundation National Benevolent Charity The Brook Trust National Lottery Community Fund Police and Crime Commissioners Fund Diocese of Salisbury Granted dividends from the Moral Welfare Area 1 fund 2024 2023 ContraGt services 15,784 5,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,OOD 5,000 180 29,180 177 50,961 Flestricted funds Fu Sl Mary's Fund, Salisbury Ex-residents assistance Women's Aid - Future Fund Ex-residgnts gSSiStan¢e Nationwide Colleague Grant CCTV upgrade Scheme 1,600 8,100 9,840 17,940 1,600 £ 47,120 £ 52 561

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 DONATIONS AND FUND RAISING 2024 2023 Unrestrictgd funds Restrlcted funds 40,368 36,872 40,368 Donations and fund-raising does not include donations of goods for which the fair value cannot be measured reliably. A legacy of £1,000 was received in 2D24 (2023 - no legacles received). £ 3S,872 TOTAL INCOME 2024 2023 Unrestricted funds Reslrictod funds 190,792 205,708 17,940 1,600 208,732 £207,308 STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Gross wages and salaries Employer's national insurance Pension costs 148,878 4,792 2,251 155,921 No employee had emoluments above £60,OOD, The average headcount for the year was 10,75 (2023 8.75). The day lo day operations of the charity are delegated by the Trustees to the manager who is considered to be the key management person. The total cost of the key management person during the year was £48,100 (2023 - £46,452). 135,358 3,719 1,894 £140,771 OFFICE COSTS 2024 2023 General office costs Payroll charges Legal and professional fee5 Staff tr8vel 6,829 895 1,005 152 6,085 721 367 236 8,881 £ 7,409 UTILITIES 2024 2023 Gas and electric Water rates Telephone and broadband Waste collection 15,476 14,303 2,961 2,618 2,017 1,882 6,824 6,244 27,278 £ 25,047 GOVERNANCE COSTS 2024 2023 Trustee expenses (Note 19) Legal and professional fees Accountancy charges Independent examination fee 140 1,313 1.45D 1,450 4,213 1,467 1,468 £ 3,075 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2024 2023 Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds 234,291 15,644 249,935 202,467 11,980 £214,447 10

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold property Furnlture and equipment Total Cost or valuatlon Balance at 1 January 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluation Balance at 31 December 2024 600,000 39,981 639,981 600,OOD 39,981 639,981 Depreclatlon Balance at 1 January 2024 Depreciation charge for year Written back on disposals Balance at 31 December 2024 34,303 2,829 34,303 2,839 37,142 37,142 Net book value Balance at 31 December 2024 soo,000 2,839 602,839 Balance at 1 January 2024 soo,000 5,678 605,e78 Llsled investments 11 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Carrying (fair) value al 1 January 2024 Disposals at carrying value Carying (fair) value al 31 December 2024 11,853 111,8531 Cost al 31 December 2024 All investments were held in the UK. Listed investments comprised COIF Charities Global Equity Income Fund Income units. The investment was Sold in the year for £12,482, realising a gain of £629 on the opening value, Cash & cash equivalents 35,630 1,737 12 CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS Carrying Ifairl vslue al 1 January 2024 Additions ai cost Disp058ls at carrying value Net gainl(loss) on revaluation Carrying (fair) value al 31 December 2024 37,367 Cost at 31 December 2024 37,367 All investments were held in the UK. Cash and cash equivalents comprise United Trust Bank Charity 2 year bond accounts. Addltions represent interest added to the bonds in 2024. The trustees gave notice in December 2024 so that funds will be accessible in June 2025, 13 DEBTORS 2024 2023 Prepayments and accrued inl&rest Other debtors 4,128 2,481 8,609 3,291 6,215 9,50

SALISBURYWOMEN'S REFUGE NOTES TOTHE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 14 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due wlthln one yoar Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 2024 2023 3,696 2,045 479 4,360 £ 10,580 1,231 4,188 685 5,204 11,288 Deferred Income 2024 2023 B8lance at 1 January 2024 Amount released to income 15,784 (15,784) Balance at 31 December 2024 Deferred income cornprised Contract Services Grants invoiced in advance for the period January to March 2023. 15 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS - 2024 Balance at 1.1.2024 Movement in funds Expenditure Transfers and gains 1 (108sesl Balance at 31.12.2024 Income Designated Funds Contingencies Major repairs and improvements 100,000 30,000 130,000 28,061 1,853 £ 159,914 £190,792 £ 234,291 100,000 25,000 125,000 {7,956> (5,000) 15,000) 7,482 (1,8531 629 General Fun Fair vslue reserve 1go,792 234,291 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS - 2023 Balance at 1.1.2023 Movement in funds Expenditure Transfers and gains I (losses) Balance at 31.12.2023 Income Designated Funds Contingencies Major repairs and improvements 90,000 30,000 120,000 34,820 419 10,000 100,000 30,000 130,000 28,061 1,853 159,914 10,000 (10,0001 1,434 £ 155,239 £205,708 £ 202,467 £ 1,434 General Fund Fair value reserve 205,708 202,467 Name of unrestricted fund De$¢rlption, nature and purposes of fund Designated Funds Contingencies To cover the risks inherent in running an entity of this type, including running the charity for six months in the evenl of funding not being avai5able. Major repairs and improvements For the possibility of unexpected items. General fund The 'free' reserves after allowlng for all designated funds. The differenc8 bee&r1 the Gost of investments when first recognised and their fair value at the balance sheet date. Fair value reserve 12

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 16 RESTRICTED FUNDS The resliicled funds of the charity include the unexpended balances of grants and donations received for specific purposes. Funds can be grouped into the following categories of purpose.. a> for the improvement to the facilities at the refuge, including the purchase of equipment. b> for the welfare of residents, including the funding of CDunselling sessions and social activities. ) for raising awareness of the charily, to increase public support and funding, Materlal funds 8re detailed below, Other funds include all non-material funds. RESTRICTED FUNDS - 2024 Balance at Movement in funds Balance at 1.1.2024 Expenditure Transfers 31.12.2024 Income Capital funds Lounge refurbishment (College of Matrons) Annex refurbishment (Chalke Valley Benefi) CCTV upgrade (Nationwide Colleague Grant Scheme) Other funds 1,315 1,315 1,147 1,147 9,840 9,840 1,517 3,979 1,517 3,979 9,840 9,840 Residents welfare Child development and welfare Managers Discretionary Fund Women's Aid - Future Fund No public funds support Other funds 582 1,986 582 27 5,195 1,959 2,905 5,000 629 8.100 5,000 629 8,197 £ 12,176 8,100 17,940 5,804 15,644 10,493 £ 14,472 Total funds RESTRICTED FUNDS - 2023 Balance at 1.1.2023 Movement In funds Balance at Expenditure Transfers 31.12.2023 5,473 6,507 11,980 Doscription, nature and purp08es of fund Income Capital funds Residents welfare 9,452 13,104 £ 22556 3,979 8,197 £ 12,178 1,600 1,6QO Total funds Natne of restricted fund Capitsl funds Lounge refurbishment (College of Matrons) To purchase furniture and f ittings for the lounge ref urbishment. To fund refurbishment of the Refuge's annex. To fund the upgrade of the Refuge's CCTV system. Annex refurbishment (Chalke Valley BenefiGe} CTV upgrade (Nationwide Colleague Grant Scheme) Residents welfare Child development and welfare Man8gers Discretionary Fund Women's Aid - Future Fund No public funds support To fund children's actlvities 9nd a play ther8PiSt. To 2ssisI residents as necessary, To assist ex-residents of the Refuge. To provide funding for residents who have no access to public funds.

SALISBURY WOMEN'S REFUGE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 17 ENDOWED FUNDS The endowment fund represents the value of the freehold properly. The freehold property is held in trust for the charitable company's subsidiary charity, Refuge and Shelter for Mothers and Babies. When the haritable Gompany no longer requires the propety for the current charitable purpDse the endowment must be transferred to Salisbury Diocesan Board of Finance. 11 would then become available to the Diocesan Board of Finance to use for other charitable purposes, The Board of Finance hold the right to veto any change In the property which forms the endowment. 18 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestrlcted Restricted Endowed funds funds funds Total 2024 At 31 December 2024 Flxed Assets Tangible sssets Investtnents Current Assets Current Assel Investments Debtors CBF Deposit Account Cash at Bank and in Hand Current Liabilities 2,839 600,000 602,839 37,367 37,367 6,809 6,609 20,753 20,753 60,056 74,528 (10,580) (10,58Q) 117,044 £ 14,472 £600,000 £ 731,516 14,472 Unrestrioted Restrlcted Endowed funds funds funds Total 2023 At 31 December 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible assets Investments Current Assets Current Asset Investments Debtors CBF Deposit Account Cash at Bank and in Hand Current Liabllities 5,678 11,853 600,000 605,678 11,853 35,630 9,506 13,417 95,118 (11,288) £ 159,914 £ 12,176 £600,000 35,630 9,506 13,417 107,294 (11,288) £ 772,090 12,17 19 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No trustees received any remuneration or received any benefits in 2024 or 2023. No trusteos were reimbursed for expenses in 2024 {2023 Two trustees were reimbursed fDr expenses totalling £140. £20 for travel and £120 for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity). 20 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS There were no related party transactions during the year. 21 COMMITMENTS At 31 December 2024 the charity had no pension commitments and no capitsl expenditure commitments not alre£dy included in the balance sheet. At 31 December 2024 the charity had no commilments under operating leases, 14

SALISBURYWOMEN'S REFUGE NQTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 22 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Endowod funds fund8 funds (Note 15) (Note 161 (Note 17) Total 2023 Total 2022 Notes INCOME Grants Splitz Support Services Other 15,784 35,177 50,961 36,872 97,710 13,807 4,049 1,930 290 89 15,784 36,777 52,561 36,872 97,710 13,807 4,049 1,930 2go 89 82,601 7,500 70,101 40,964 78,662 11,652 2,878 1,655 145 94 1,600 Donations and fund raising Housing benefit Service charges Laundry takings Bank and deposit interest Dividends Sundry income- Other Total income 205,708 1,600 207,308 206,151 EXPENDITURE Salaries Trainlng Office costs Residents, welfare and social activities Professional seNices Utilities Insurance Depreciation House operating expenses Repairs and maintenance Planned maintenance Sundry expenses Govern8nce Gosts 140,771 1,138 7,409 2,686 525 25,047 6,224 2,839 1,614 9,363 1,4Q1 375 3,075 140,771 1,138 7,409 8,270 525 25,047 6,224 2,839 1,614 10,827 6,333 375 3,075 139,044 932 7,438 5,783 66e 22,180 5,457 5,584 3,742 13,887 12,936 475 2,835 1,464 4,932 Total expenditure 202,467 11,98Q 214,447 215,375 Net In¢omel{expenditure) and net movement in funds for the year Other recognised gainsl{losses Gain on fixed asset investments 3,241 (10,380) <7,139) 19,2241 1,434 1,434 419 Net Movement in Funds 4,675 (1D,380) (5,705) (8,8051 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 155,239 22,556 600,ODO 777,795 788,600 Total funds carrled forward 18 £ 159,914 £ 12,176 £600,000 £772,09D £777,795 15

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