Registered Charity no. 1120350 Registered Company no. 06192097
Basis Yorkshire Ltd (Company Limited by Guarantee)
Trustees Annual Report and Accounts
Year Ended 30th September 2024
Amended Accounts
yorkshire
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Contents Page Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiners Report 10 Statement of Financial Activilies and Income and Expenditure Account 11 Balance Sheet 12 Statement of Cash Flows 13 Notes to the Financial Statements 14
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Legal and Administrative Inforniation Reference The Charity is called 'Basis Yorkshire Ltd. (referred to in parts of the report as Basis ) and is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as an Incorporated Association limited by guarantee. Registered Charity Number 1120350 Registered Company Number 06192097 The Prlncipal Off ice 94 North Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 7PN Webslte hlt s=Ilbasis orkshire.or .ukl The Trustees and Dlrectors Sarah Martin (Chair) Patrick Trimmer Resigned Oct 2024 Resigned Jan 2024 Josephine Maguire Resigned Jan 2024 Robert Milligan (CrFChair from Oct 2024> Frances Storr Resigned Jan 2024 Annie Maloney Resigned Jul 2025 Esther Venning Rachel Collins Megan Jones Tassie Weaver (Co-chair from O¢t 2024) Caroline Moorhouse (Treasurer from Jan 2024) Chièf Executive Officer Moya Woolven Primary Bankers Virgin Money 94-96 Briggate Leeds LS16NP Independent Examiner Alison Whalley FCA Azets Audit Services Ltd Carlton House Grammar School Street Bradford, BD14NS
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Trustees Annual Report The Iruslees present their report and financial slalements for the year ended 30 Sepl8mber 2024. This report h2s bogn prepared in accord8nco with the provision5 applicable lo companies entitled to the small companies, exemption. The legal and administrative information on page 1 foms part of the tru5tees' report. Structuro, governance and management The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was fomi8d on 29 March 2(K)7. 11 is govemed by memorandum and articles of association as amended 3 June 2015 and 27 February 2019. The Ilability of the members in the event of the company bging wourKI up is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. The Iruslges of the charfly ale also the dlrectors for the purposes of company law and are appoint8d by the members at the AGM. Tho organlsalion holds and pays for trustee indemnity Insuran. Objectlves and activltles The ¢harlty'8 oblgCt8 The proleelion and preservation ol good health by promoting the safely and wellbeing of sex workers and those who are, have or could be at risk of 8xploltation by the provision of adv¢xacy seNlces that offer choice, support and empowemient lo those people. The advancem8nl of educatlon for the public benefit in this area of Wofk, in particular by the provlslon of advice and information to communities and organisalions lo help reduce stigma and discrlminatson of sex workers and those who are, have or could be at risk of exploit8tion within socioly. To provlde services in Yorkshlre and olh6r areas as tha Truslees think ffl and lo fulfil such other purpose8 which ar8 exclusively charllable according lo the law of England and Wales and are conn8cled lo th6 ¢harilab18 work of the charily. Our misslon is to end stSgma, create Safety and promot8 empowormenl for 811 who support. Th¢ ¢harlty'8 maln actlvltle8 Delivering safety, information and support S8tvic£$ lo women and young people In the communities that we operat8. Provlslon ol direct support and advocacy. wothlng c10s81y with partners to achieve better safety and reduction of harm.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Trustees Annual Report Govèrnance Worklng Groups are accountable lo Basls Board of Trustees wilh a dedicated Twslee lead on each group, provlding oversight and scrutiny to the organisalion.. Finance and Income Generation Woiking Group • Workforc8 Development and Wellbeing Group Health, Safety and Safeguarding Strategy and Governance Equalitie5. Dlversity and In¢lusion As Tru5te8s we 8re based both in Leed5 and in other parts of the country io ensur8 contlnued access to hlghly relevant skills and experien adding value to our already highly skilled and experienced Board mombers as well as relain a local focus. Key changes on Board during the year included the appolnlrn8nt of a new Treasurer and 2 new Co-chairs following the resignation of both posts due lo length of 58rvice. Publlc b&neflt statem8nt In selling our oblectlves and planning our activlts'es the Trust8es have given sorlous consideration to the Charity Commisslon's gener81 guidance on public benefit and in particular'lhe preventlon or r811gf ol poverty, the advancement of education, th6 relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill health, disabllity, financial hardshlp or olh8r disadvanlwJe'. Basis, work is wholly focused on its agreed charitable objects which we have re-slaled 8nd committod lo our specialist work in recent years. We are clear that despi18 a complex and challenging field of wort. we are working to enable women and young people to have increased agency and control and challenge 8xploilalion and abuse, bringing to justi thosa in our communities who largel those made vulnerable. We've contlnued to engage wilh tho vnder community and benefitted from the 8ubslantlal contributions of our committed and Inv8luab18 volunteers. Achlevements and pèrformance Our overall income and staff numbers have mained largely stable with a similar range of seNi¢es offered. The organisation has sought to maintain a balance be@&n direct service delivery {immediate crlsis support a5 well as longer lemi Change) wilh achieving systemic change through knowledge sharing. capacity d8v8lopment and dlrect influencing of the system induding cha118nging sugma and barrlers experienced by women and young people accessing mainslream se¢vi¢es. Basis wore fortunate to recelve grant fijnding to invest in our premises with improved use of spac8, Improved security and m05t Importantly investment in ensuring our spaces are more welcoming and trauma-informed. The funding environment remains challenging, greater demand on seNices and overall lunding available,. an additional barrier lo a¢ssing services for those In need. This has made il ever more essenlial that we continue lo work in partnershlp with other organisations in all aspects of our work.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Trustees Annual Report Throughout the yoar, tho charity undertook the following activities:
Adult women involved In the sex Industry andlor those belng sexualty explolted. This area of work continues lo be our biggest area of worf(, both in temis of number of people engaged with as well as resources and stsffing dedicated. Most women we support are in the Leeds area, although we are also able lo support to those in Bradlord and Wak8field depending on the Service. Our work in this araa is supported by a wde range of funders including Leeds Cily Coundl, National Lottery Communilies Fund Ilhrough Changing Lives), Henry Smith. Tudor Trust, Leeds Community Foundation, the Safer Communilles Fund and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Over the course ol the ygar we engaged with a total of 283 women across all areas of our work wilh adults. Basls work with women across the sex Industry offering specialist, trauma and gender informed support lo ensure access lo health and housing serv19. th8 criminal iu5tiC6 System. acce5S to ben8fils and speoalist support for thoso being exploited andlor 6xperiencing sexual or domesllc violence and abuse. Of the 283 adult women we engaged with throughout our seNices, most had multiple, intens8 SUPPOrt needs across a range of areas of n&eds (health. subslance abuse homelessness), whlle Others access Basis only for 1 - 2 specillc areas of specialist support. Most women have or conllnue lo experlence stigma accessing mainslr8am services., we seek to address as part of our specialist advocacy. Women either seek out our service independently or are referred in by other organi$ation8. Our $8rvices ara accessed either through support by a caseworker offering 1 to 1 p8rson contred support. We currently offer th6 frjllowing specfalist 1 to 1 services.. A N8VI 8llon and Su 1 to 1 specialist support for women who sex work to navigate health, houslng and crlmlnal justic* systems to improve their ovlcomes in health, reduo their risk of harm and work Iow8rds their ability to ngvlgale setvices Independently., support is also offered lo Ire-i establish r81ation8hips with friends and famlly and access education, volunteering and employment opportunities Structured co-produced group activity al Basis or in the community (supporting those off ¢aseload. supporting moves lo independence and removing barrrS to access) Awareness raising of our services in the community aTrJ with partners to reduc8 slgma and Improve acc6S8 Conlr(buling lo wider knowledge in Leeds re. worf(ing wtth sex workers to improve greater access to services and reduce stigma ousi Fir l N8VI atlon a dsu Intensive support for those wlh multiple intensive needs with a primary focus on reduclng risk of homelessness through stable accommod81ion, liaising with spocialist tenancy provider5 and other partners Iheallh. benefits, employment. education) - as of March 2024 this sgtvice is now only offered by 1 staff mamber as one of our funding streams came to an end Domeslic Violenco Ivavi 81ion aiid Su Spocialisl support including liaising with police and other support providers {health. houslng, adult social care elc) lo ensure safety of those experiencing doMeSC violence and abuse with additional specialist support relallng to housing including for those who continue to experience abuse
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Trustees Annual Report S8xuel Violence ion and Su re-eslablish8d in 2024 . Specialist Support for those who have experien(%d s8xu8l violence from partners, clients or other 8550ciales; thls indudes offering emotional and practical support as well as supporting victims to access specialist SUPPOrt from SARC, liaising wilh tho police and reporting to National Ugly Mugs tal Heallh Navi alion and Su ort.. As a member of the Live Well Leeds Partnershlp, this service offers mental health navigatlon and support alongslde wider holistic support to aeLess housirvJ, addiess safeguarding needs and wder health needs to women involved In the sax work industry Adu S8xual Ex loilalion.. 110 1 specialist trauma and gender Infonn8d support for women and girls {16+) who have or ar éxperienong sexual exploitation (including but not restricted 10 8dults working in tha sex induslryl., 8UPPOrt offered includes specialist sUPPOrt to asS the criminal lusts' system induding for repong crimes if relevant and accessing h&allh and olher relevant services. While the above 1 to 1 notes speclfic SP6CA81isms, each staff member olfer5 holistic support alongside their speciallsm to navigate a wide range of services as needed. A key 8lement of 1 to1 8UPPOrt offered is liaising with other partners in the city to codiale care. mun In addillon to th6 above 1 to 1 support offer. all staff are part of a rola offering community outreach for those Involved in streel-based and indoor sex work and facilitats'ng a p88r support space Evenlng Outrè8ch.' Servlce to women involved In slreet-ba$ed sex work 3 timesfvffjek, 81ongside kay Leeds based partn&rs and volunteers. The s8Nice olfers emotion81 support as well as food, clothlng, sexual health supplies and lesling. safety and hami reduction advice 8nd resources (safely alarms, NUM alerts, mobi18 phones, needle exchange and foil) bus passes and accass to emergency accornmodallon, health arKI other referrals where relevant). Peer Support Space & SeNices Hub.. Alongsld8 our weekly structured group work, we offer a peer support space wher8 women can relax and seek support from their peers in a safe space. access food and clothes, 8ngage in art and craft, baking and other leisure aclivilies in support of their wellbelng. Whgre needed they can also aESS specialist advlce from Bas15 Stall and other services attending our offices during this lime Includlng Fotward Leeds (Recovery and Prescribing), Leeds Sexu81 Health, Better L6eds Communitl8s {money management). DWP Soclal Justice (support aSsing Universal Credit) and Bevan Health Care {physical mental heallh) Outr8ach to Indoor worklng ast8blishmenls (monthly sessions).. Offered alongside Leeds Sexual Health with ac(tss to sexual health supplies, testing, 58f&ty inlormatlon and advice.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Trustees Annual Report Young People Servlce This area of our wotk is as longstanding as our woth th adults, allowing us to develop considerable èxpertise and strong partnerships over the years. We currenvy offer our young person's Servi Sn Leeds ar*d Bradford, having ended our service delivery In Hull at the end of March 2024. The team work closely with the adult team in th8 area of Adull Sexual Exploitalton given the clear link with the yotjng parson's work, particularfy at the lower age range of that work" this program also covers Wakefleld. Our engagement with young people Is largely on a 1 to 1 basis in this way reachi 49 young paopl6 over the respective period,. often alongside children's social care andlor an educational establishment. To address the trauma the young people are exporiencing (or have recently experienced) a key locus is on establishing a Itusted relationship with the young person. Twst Is ciilical to addresslng specific safely concems {including lialsing wlth the criminal justice process), allending school and addresslng physical and mental health and relaled issues including support from family and fri8nds where this has beon negativ8ly impacted. Part of our offer includes a specialist LGB TQ+ role as this communily Is specifically at risk of oxploitatlon and experience significant challenges and stigma when seeklng or needing support,. this rola has also allowed us lo offor speclallst knowledge in Ihis area lo wider stakeholders in tha c41y. In addltion lo our 1 to I service. durlng 2024 offered a small scale group offer including a pe8r Support group and a specialist offer for young people who had experIend CSE from the LGTBQ+ communlly as well as small sc8le support to young people al risk of exploitation In sch¢x)Is. Our funders In Ihls arèa during this period includ8d Chlldren In Need, Yorkshlre MESMAC. Leeds City Councll, Nallonal Loltery Communities Fund (through Changing Lives), Leeds Community Foundation and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Influenclng to addr088 Systemlc barrlor8 to acc888 $orvic8s Alongslde our direct service delivery to adu118 and young people, we pro-actively woth to address systemic barriers to change in a number of ways.. @n's ou in d Homelessne Glven the prevalence of rough sleeplng and homelessness 8morKJ the women we support and th8 barriers they experlence accessing support, Basis have been funded lo CfaCilItate the Frontline Natsvork for Leeds Women's Homelessness in partnership wlh Leeds Women's Ald 8nd Together Womens Project. This program brings together fronlline workers, all providing intensive support to women in Leeds, bringing a much-ne8ded focus on a gendered approach lo homelossness and Includes increased atlentlon on hldden homelessness, domeslic and sexual Violen and other traumatic expgriences more often exporrenced by women. As part of this role we coordinate regu18r training and peer support for frontline staff. It also led us to faciltt8te the Women's Rough Sleeping Cen8us for the first time end September- early OGtober 23 and again in September 2024. The Census has enabled us to improve our understanding of the experien¢xs and prgvalence of women's rough sleeping lo inform the development of appropriate pathways and resources alloc8tion. In 2024 we wer8 fortunate to be chosen to lead the Leeds Homelessness Collaboration with funding from the Uoyds Bank Foundation which aims lo raise awareness and address Systemic barriers to women experiencing homelessrEss which will include c(kproduction opportunilies.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Trustees Annual Report Adull Sexual Ex loitation.. In 2024, our funding to address the impact of Adult Sexual Exploitation {ASE) was r8newed, with additional resources awarded to achieve thange in national policy and practice specifically aimed at young people of transition age {16- 25) experienctng sexual exploitation. given our experience as part of the der ASE'S objectivos. Heal Commuiiities To ether.. Basls Yort(shire continued the partnèrship with Leeds Gats. YoTk5hire MESMAC, LASSN. Public H8allh and the ICB.. the program aims lo empower voluntary and communily sector organisation810 work together with the local health and care sector to boost the health and wellbeing of their communities. Within the program Basls have supported sex workers to be involved in influencing for wider system chang8 to reduca inequalities in access by sex workers into the health system. Other partnerships Basis participated in lo reduce barriers to acces8 for adults in th8 s&x Industry and adults and young people experiencing sexu818xploilation'. Yorkshira and Humber Sex Work Staering Group (incl. development of Public Health Framework for Sex Workl Fast Track City iniliallve Leeds Vislble Project Leeds CSA Centre's Voluntary Sector Practice Leads Programff Leeds Women's and Glrls, Allianc& rr81nin Basls deliver c0-produd training in all areas of th6 charity's servic£s.' either as an Open Course or as bespoke training. We deliver training nationally to frontline praclilioners to build their capacity lo engage effectively with women who $8x work and support those who are bein9 Sexually exploited. In addition, Basis staff have shared knowledge and contributed to research 8t local, reglonal and national conference and other dissemination opportunilies. Feedback from tho people we 8UPPOrt and the wlder communlty 'Thank you for helplng m8 lo undetstand lhal18m flee. _ Young Person I won't forget the time you look lo underst8fKI me: you've made a difference In my life.. Person Young "Every lime she has fun with h6r friends. every time I see her making clKJices about risks, I see your influence, your compassion. It show3 itself In her conftdenrA. her sense of self and in her esteem. Parent 'Whon I've gone into complete shutdown, th6y persevered" _ Adult woman .1 can now talk openly and honestly with other professionals. _ Adult wornan "You don't use phrases that make me feel that I'm not doing well; it's just so hard breaking out of how l am feeling sometime¥. _ Adult woman "Volunteering has done so much for me-. professional and personal grh, giving somethlng bul getting much more bad(. I learn so much from the women Basis supporf - Volunteer
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th Septomber 2024 Trustees Annual Report Flnanclal revlew The nel Income for the year was £30,228 incltjding rt expenditure of £8,291 on unreslrlcted fvnds and nel income of £38,519 on restricted funds. The total income r1Ved during the year was £975.590 split between unreslr(cted income of £326.562 and reslricied income £649,028. The total income was £5.147 more than the pravlous year. Reserves pollcy The resetves policy has been developed on a risk identification approach based on an undetstanding of our Sncome 8lr8ams and their risk profile, the degre6 of commitment lo expenditure and the overall risk environment in which we operate. Risk assessmenls are conducted annually to conslder th8 reliability of income and the extent to which expenditure is committed. as well as th8 major risks to which the charlly Is exposed. The Board of Trustees is k8enly aware of the need to secure our viability beyond the immediate futtsre. In order lo be abl6 lo provide reliable services over the longer lemi, we musl b6 able lo absorb setbacks and take advantag8 of change and opportunity. We provide for thls by putting aslde, when we can afford It, some ol our current Incom8 8s a reseNe against future Un[rtainli8$. The charity's free reserves which comprise of unrestrlcted and designated funds, excluding fixed assets, al the y8arvend was £314,140. Thls is indusive of genaral unrestrlcted funds and designated funds. Th& Iruslees, reserves policy requires unrestricted funds lo b8 split beeen d8sign8led and non- designated funds. Th6 designated funds comprise the Contingency Fund Ilhe amount sel asKie for costs should the charity need to b8 wound up or reslwclured £150,000). the Future Development Fund Ilhe amount sel aside for straleglc d&velopment £1rxJ.212}, and the Van fund (lo hold the purchase value ol th8 Van £44,995). This lèft £47,056 In non4esignaled furKls, £1,2 less than at the start of the year. Al the limg of approving the Financial Siatements the trustees have considered the financlal position of the charity in terms ol the financial elf8cts of the unceriainty in the economic context. Whilst th8 trustees anliclpate some further negative &ff8cls in t8rms ol trading income and increased exp&ndllure lo support seNicg users,. th8 trustees have pclUded that there are no material uncerlainlies so significant as lo cast doubt over the charltys ability to continuo as 8 golng concern. The organisation holds indemnity Insurance as part of the seryi¢%S It provid8s in line wilh best practise.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Trustees Annual Report statement of trusteès, re8ponsiblllties The trustees (who are 81so the direclors lor the purposes of cMpanY law) are responsible for preparlng the Trustees report and the financial slatem8nts In accordan with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards. Company law requlres the trustees lo prepare financlal statements for each financial year which give a trug and fair vigw of th8 Stale of affairs of the charilablÈ company and of the incoming resources and applicatlon of resouices, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year, In preparing these flnancial stalemenls, the Irusteos are required lo: sèlect suitable accounting polides and apply them )nsIStenI1y', observe th8 methods and prlncip18s in the Charities SORP- make judgements and esllmales that are re880nable and Pentr stale whether applicable UK 8CCOUntlng standards h8ve been followed, subject to any maledal departures disclosed and explainad in the financial stalaments: prepare the Financial Slalemenls on a goiro concern basis unless it is inapproprlale to presume that th8 ch8rilable compgny wlll contlnue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records whith disclose wllh reasonable aecuracy at any lime the financial posllion of the charitable company and to enable them to ensur8 that the Flnancial Slalemenls comply with the Companies Act 20. They are also responsible for afeguardlng the assets of the charfty and h8nce lor taking reasonab18 stsps for (he prevenllon and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees of Ba8is Yorkshlre Namè of dlrector., Robert Milligan Slgned on behalf of the dlrectors: Date of approval.. l¥)%£
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Independent Examiners Report I report to the trustees on my examinath'on of the financial statements of Basis Yorkshire Ltd ('the charity,) for the year ended 30 September 2024. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the ACV). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent Examlner's Statement Since the charitable company's gross income exeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a fellow of ICAEW which is one of the listed bodles. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or 2. the Financial Statements do not accord with those records- or 3. the Financial Statements do not comply wlth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the Financial Statements give a'true and fair vievl which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinats'on,. or 4, the Financial Statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their Financial Statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connecb'on with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the Flnancial Statements lo be reached. sloned by.. 3C2221115F424D2... Alison Whalley FCA Azets Audit Services Ltd Cartlon House Grammar School Street Bradford, BDI 4NS Date.. 31 July 2025115.48 BST
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Statement of Financial Activities and Income and Expenditure Account 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 Total Funds Total Funds Note Income Donations and legacies Charitabl6 activities Investment Income other Income 50,406 262,543 11.968 1,645 647,951 698,357 262,543 11,968 2,722 564,973 393, 550 7,479 4,441 1,077 Total Income 326,562 649,028 975,590 970, 443 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activits'es Total Expenditure 334.853 610.509 945,362 996,875 334,853 610,509 945,362 996,875 Net Income (8,291) 38,519 30,228 (26,432) Net Income and Net Movement In Funds Total funds brought forward Transfers 360,179 (9,625) 78,345 9,625 438,524 464,956 Total Funds Carrled Forward 11 342,263 126,489 468,752 438,524 All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The statement is a combined Statement of Financial Activities and Income and Expenditure Account for the purposes of meeting both Companies Act 2006 and charity SORP reporting requirements. A fully detailed comparative statement of financial activib.es for the year ended 30 September 2023 is shown at note 15.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Balance Sheet 2024 2023 Note Flxed Assets Tanglble fixed assels 28,123 34,611 28,123 34,611 Current Assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 233,386 427,401 121,550 310,161 660,787 431, 711 CredltorG'. Amounts Falllng Due Wlthln One Year Net Current Assets 10 220,158 27, 798 440,629 403,913 Total Asset6 L86s Current Llablllties 468.752 438,524 Net Assets 12 468,752 438,524 Funds of The Charlty Restrlcled funds Unreslricled funds Deslgnaled funds General unreslricled funds 11 126,489 78, 345 295,207 47,056 311,221 48,958 Total Unreslrlcted funds 11 342,263 360,179 Total Charlty Funds 468,752 438,524 Dlrectors Responslbllities The Directors are sallsfled that for the year ended on 30th September 2024 lh6 charllable company was enlilled lo exempllon from the requlremenl lo oblBln an 8udil under seclion 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and Ihal no member or members have requlred the company lo obtain an audll of 118 accounts for the year In question In accordance with se¢lion 476 of the Act. However, in aixordance with section 145 of the Ch8ritie8 Act 2011, the accounts have been examlnèd by 8n Independent Examlr)er. The Dlreclors acknowledge thèir r&sponslbllity for cOmYng wllh the requlremenls ol the Companles Act 2006 wllh rospecl lo accounting records afid the preparallon of accounts. These Finandal Statements have been prapared In accordanctr with the provislon8 2ppIKable lo companles sutr4ect lo Ihe small companles, gIMe and with FRS 102 (effecllve January 20191. The notes on pages 1410 27 fomi part of these financial statements. Name of Dlrector.. Robert Milligan Slgned on Behalf of The Dlrectors: Date of Approval
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 ststement of Cash Flows 2024 2023 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 105,272 (80, 856) (80,856) 105,272 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Dividends and interest Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash provided by {used in) investing activities 11,968 7,479 11,968 7,479 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Change in cash and Gash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and Cash Equlvalents at the End of the Reporting Perlod Reconciliation of Net Movement In Funds to Net Cash Flow From Operating Actlvlties 2024 117,240 310,161 (73,377) 383.538 427,401 310, 161 2023 Net movement in funds for the reporting period (as per the statement of financial activities) (26,432) 30,228 Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Dividends and interest from investments (Increase) I decrease in debtors Increase l (decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 6,488 (11.968) (111,836) 192,360 6,488 (7,479) 18.216 (71,649) (80, 856) 105,272 Analysis of Cash and Cash Equlvalents 2024 2023 Cash at bank 427,401 427,401 3qO, 161 Total cash and cash equivalents 310,161
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 1 Accounting Policies Basls of Preparation These Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless othetwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Assessment of Golng Concern Preparation of the Financial Statements is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Fund Accountlng Unrestricted incorne funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have set aside resources for a specific Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or the term of specific appeal. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the Financial Statements. Incomè Resources All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it Grants and donatlons Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance. Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Expenditure and liabilities Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity lo pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. Tangible Flxed Assets
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included at cost including any inGidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Office Equipment Fixtures and Fittings Motor Vehicles 15% Impalrment of Fixèd Assets A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, wlth the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset. an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash- generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Operatlng Leases Rental charges payable under operating leases are charged on a slraight line basis over the terms of the lease. Taxation As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates. Legal Status of the Charity The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charily being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. Public Benefit Consideration The trustees have given due consideration to the Charity Commission's published guidance on the Public Benefil and are satisfied that the charity meets the requirements under the Charities Act 2011.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 2 Analysis of Income Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Donations and Legacies Donations and Gift Aid Grants 10,406 40,000 3,599 644,352 647,951 14,005 684,352 Charitable Actlviti8s Contracted Services Training Services Other Sales 50,406 698,357 258,594 3,249 700 258,594 3,249 700 Investment Income Interest 262,543 262,543 11,968 11,968 Other Other Income 11,968 11,968 1,645 1,077 2,722 1,645 1,077 2,722 Total Income 326,562 649,028 975,590 Unrestncted Restnct8d Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 Donatlons and Legacles Donations and Gift Aid Grants 14,499 6, T50 3,656 540.068 18,155 546,818 21.249 Charltable Activlties Contracted Services Training Sarvices Other Salgs 543, 724 564,973 383,926 8,520 1,704 383,926 8,520 1,104 393, 550 Investment Income Jntgrest 393,550 7.479 7.479 7,479 Other Other Income 7,479 3, 864 577 4,441 3.864 577 4,441 Total Income 426,142 544,301 970,443
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 3 Donations, Grants, Contracted Services Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Donations and Gift Aid Donations Fundraiser for Dental Treatment 9,206 1,200 3.599 12,805 1,200 14,005 10.406 3,599 Grants Children in Need (Main Grant) LCF - Stay Well in Winter Women's Lives Leeds Changing Lives (STAGE) LCC Housing First Children in Need (Small Grant) WY CA-IDVA LCC Domestic Violence and Housing st Martlns in the Fields - Front Line NeOrk MESMAC - HCT (Nat Lot ) WY CA- LGBTQ+ CSE MOJ - Womens CJS Core Costs LCF Community Partnering Fund Household Support Fund LCC Housing Personalisation Fund Nat. Lottery - Cost of Living LCF -Trauma Informed Communities The Henry Smith Charity Safer Communities Fund - Intensive Support The Key Stone Fund Nationwide Personali5ation Fund Lloyds BF Coll. Homelessness 54,897 3,000 750 68,276 54,897 3,000 750 68,276 40,000 9,410 45,000 57,430 23,382 16,300 27,000 147,780 9,949 4,917 9,452 73,315 11,520 34,650 8,333 8,318 10,000 20,673 40,000 9,410 45,000 57,430 23,382 16,300 27,000 147,780 9,949 4,917 9,452 73,315 11.520 34,650 8,333 8,318 10,000 20,673 40,000 644,352 684,352 Contracted Services LCC Children's Services Touchstone (Live Well Leeds) Yorkshire MESMAC (CSE Hull) LCC Adult Services 19,875 36,980 11,000 190,739 19,875 36,980 11,000 190,739 258,594 258,594 Total 309,000 647,951 956,951
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 3 Donations, Grants, Contracted Services and Legacies (Continued) Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 Donations and Glft Aid Donations Fundraiser for Dental Treatment 14,499 3, 656 18,155 14,499 3, 656 18,155 Grants Changing Lives (STAGE) Children in Need (Main Grant) Trauma Informed Con7munities Front Line Ngtwork WYPCC- CA - IDVA LCF - Staying Well In Winler Lloyds Bank Foundation CJS . Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Tudor Trust - Housing First Kings Fund Community Partnering Fund Household Support Fund Safer Communilies Fund Leeds City Council Housing Personlisation Fund WYPCC- CA- LG8TQ+ other smaller grants 38, 582 40,978 9, 909 20,071 45, 000 T, 600 27,250 94, 993 132, 654 50, 000 10,800 9,949 4,445 6,000 5,837 36,000 38,582 40,978 9,909 20,071 45,000 7,600 27,250 94,993 132,654 50,000 10,800 9.949 4,445 6,000 5,837 36,000 6,750 6, 750 6. 750 Contracted Servlces LCC Adult Services LCC Children s Sorvic8S LCC Domestic Violence and Housing LCC Housing First Touchstone (Liv8 Well Leeds) Yorkshire MESMAC (CSE Hull) 540,068 546,818 188, 000 40.500 49,411 45, 000 39,015 22,000 188,000 40,500 49,411 45,000 39,015 22,000 383,926 383,926 Total 405, 175 540,068 948,899
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 4 Expenditure on Charitable Actlvities Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Basis Training SeNices Client SeNice Delivery IT, Communications and Website Outreach Van Premises Costs Salary Cosls 3,396 34,783 14.367 2,520 5,981 197,916 350 42,904 4,439 516 56,750 446,241 3,746 77,687 18,806 3,036 62,731 644,157 staff Related Costs 44,161 25.629 69,790 879,953 303,124 576,829 Share of Support Costs Share of Governance Costs 23,329 8,400 33,680 57,009 8,400 65,409 31,729 33.680 Total Expenditure on Charitable Activltles 334,853 610,509 945,362 Support Costs Administration Costs Branding, Publications & Marketing Depreciation Insurance Legal and Professional Fees 343 1,204 6,488 3,067 12.227 687 2,407 1,030 3,611 6,488 9,200 36,680 57,009 6,133 24,453 23,329 33,680 Support costs (except depreciation) are allocated 113 to Unrestricted funds and 213 to Restricted funds, broadly in proportion to direct costs Governance Costs Audit I Independent Examination Fees 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 4 Expenditure on Charitable Activities (Continued) Unrestricted Rest17Ct8d Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 Basis Training Services Clienl Service Delivery IT, Communications and Website Outreach Van Premises Costs Salary Costs Slaff Related Cosls 1, 781 45. 751 11,560 6,530 5, 696 246,597 36.458 265 32, 885 2,531 2,046 78,636 14,091 6,530 37,770 723,250 75,816 32,074 476,653 39,358 354,373 583, 766 938, 139 Share of Support Costs Share of Governance Costs 20,360 2,280 36, 096 56,456 2,280 58,736 22,640 36,096 rotal Expendlture on Charitable Actlvlties 377,013 619,862 996,875 Support Costs Administration Costs Branding, Publications & Markeling Depreclation Insurance Legal and Professional Fees 4, 860 832 6, 488 5.427 2, 753 369 70 5,229 902 6,488 6,816 37,021 1,389 34,268 20,360 36,096 56,456 Governance Costs Audil / Independent Examination Fees 2.280 2,280 2,280 2,280 5 Independent Examination Fees Fees payable to the independent examiner foi: 2024 2023 Independent examination of the financial statements 8,400 2,280
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 6 Staff Costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Employer contributions to pension plans 572,525 48,625 23,007 621,200 51,026 24,959 644,157 697, 185 26,065 Agency Staff Costs Total Staff Costs 644,157 723, 250 The average head count of employees during the year was as follows.. 2024 22 20 2023 25 22 Average head count Average full time equivalent No ernployee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during this year or lasl. The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The employer contribution paid into the scheme are outlined above in the staff costs bakdown. Kèy Management Personnel .The key managemenl personnel of the charity comprises the Chief Officer only. The total employee benefits received by key management were as follows.. 2024 2023 Key management personnel employee benefit 58.378 56, 450 7 Trustee Expenses and Remuneration No trustee received any remuneration during this year or the previous year. No Irustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 8 Tangible Fixed Assels Office Equipment Motor Fixtures and Vehicles Fittings Total Cost At 1 October 2023 Additions 30,062 44,995 9,351 84,408 AI 30 September 2024 Depreciation At 1 October 2023 Charge for this year At 30 September 2024 Carrying amount At 30 September 2024 At 30 September 2023 30,062 44,995 9,351 84,408 29,198 11,248 5,624 9.351 49,797 6,488 30.062 16,872 9,351 56,285 28,123 28,123 34,611 864 33,747 9 Debtors 2024 2023 Trade Debtors Prepayments Accrued Income 190,658 14,309 28,419 58, 164 12,049 51.337 233,386 121,550 10 Creditors: Amounts Falllng Duè Wlthin One Year 2024 2023 Credit Card Trade Creditors Pension and PAYEINI Accruals Deferred Income 75 11,550 13,072 15,677 179,784 695 16,24t 2,968 2,394 5,500 220.158 27, 798
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements Deferred Income Movement Opening Deferred Released Closing Grant Income 5,500 179,784 {5,500) 179,784 At the end of 30 September 2024 £179,784 of contracted grant payments had been reiVed in advance 11 Analysis of Charitable Funds 1 Oct23 Income Expenditure Transfers 30 Sep 24 Unrestrlcted General funds 48,958 326,562 {334,853) 6,389 47,056 Designated Future development fund Contingency fund Van asset fund 116,226 150,000 44,995 (16,014) 100,212 150,000 44,995 311,221 (16,014) 295,207 Total Unrestrlcted Funds 360,179 326,562 1334,853) (9,625) 342,263 Fund Transfers Transfers from General funds represerit subsidbes to Restricted funds to support underfunded activities £16,014 was released from the Future Development fund to cover unbudgeted recruitment costs. The remainder of the fund has been relained, to give flexibility for further investment in areas such as fundraising andlor co-production. There were no transfers to or from other Designated funds as these are in line with the reserves policy in the Trustees Report
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 Analysis of Charitable Funds (Continued) Restricted Funds 1 Oct23 Income Expenditure Transfers 30 Sep 24 Children in Need Main Grant LCF - Stay Well this Winter Women's Lives Leeds Tudor Trust Housing Changing Lives - ASE (Previously stage) (YP) Lloyd's BF Management Funding CIN Small + Jimbo'5 (YP) WY CA- IDVA LCC Domestic Violence and housing St Martin in the Fields - Frontline Neork Dentist Service User Support MESMAC - HCT {Nat Lot) WYCA- LGBTQ+ CSE MOJ - Womens CJS Core Costs LCF - Community Partnering Fund Household Support Fund Safer Communities Fund LCC Housing Personalisation Fund Cost Of Living National Lottery LCF - Trauma Informed Communities The Henry Smith Charity Safer Communities Intensive Support Key Stone Fund Nationwide Personalisation Fund Lloyds BF Coll. Homelessness The Big Give 10,001 54,898 3.000 750 (47,528) (3,000) (750) (26,253) 17,371 20,833 5,420 68,275 (49,474) (20,833) (3,888) (42,020) (46,000) 18,801 25,000 4,167 5,522 2,980 11,430 9,410 45,000 57,430 23,382 (21,790) (3,545) (14,397) (24,445) (147,780) (514) (4,917) {4,500) (12,901) (73,315) (6.212) (32,286) (6,393) {7,671) (2,842) 1,592 2,789 756 16.300 28,077 147,780 9,949 4,917 1,903 3,632 1,657 11,092 4,500 9,452 73,315 11,520 34,650 8,333 8.318 10,000 20,673 3,599 3,449 9,909 15,217 2,364 1,940 647 7,158 20,673 3,656 (7,255) Total Restrlcted Funds 78.345 649,028 (610,509) 9,625 126,489 Total Unrestricted Funds 360,179 326,562 {334,853) {9,625) 342,263 Total Funds 438,524 975,590 (94S,362) 468,752
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 Analysls of Charitable Funds (Contlnuèd) Unrestricted Funds l Oct22 Income Expenditu Transfers 30 Sep 23 Unrestricted General funds 36,078 426, 142 (332,339) (80,923) 48,958 Deslgnated Future development fund Contingency fund Dom8stic Violence and Housing Van asset fund 105.900 102,200 25,000 44,995 (19,674) 30,000 47,800 116,226 150,000 (25,000) 44,995 278,095 (44, 674) 77.800 311,221 Total Unrestrlcted Funds 314,173 426,142 (377,013) (3,123) 360,179 D8signated cost spendlng Expenditurg from the Future Development fund consisted of 3dditional agency staffing costs incurred for operational staff cover and cost of living sal8ry increases during Ihe year £47, 800 was transferred to the Contingency fund to maintain its reserve lev&1 in line with the charity's reserves policy in light of Ihe increase in 8nnu81 running cost of the org8nis8tion £30, 000 was tranSferd to the Future Developm8nt fund for the investment in a new fundraiser role within th& oanIS8110 and other development 8reas
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 Analysis of Charitable Funds (Continued) Restricted Funds l Ocl 2022 Income Exp8nditure Transfgrs 30 Sep 23 Local Commissioning of Victims, Support s91Ges Community Partnering Fund Hous8hoJd Support Fund Volition WYM Safer Communities Fund Leeds Cily Council Housing P8rsonlisation Fund 95,070 (95.070) 9, 949 4.445 6,000 (8, 292) (4, 445) (1,500) 1,657 4,500 5,837 (5, 837) A wards For All- Lionesses BigGive Changing Lives Childen In Need Small Grant Children in N68d Main Grant Community Partnering Fund- Trauma Informed Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Covid R&spons8 Fmnt Line Network Fundraiser for Dental Treatment MESMAC - Kings Fund LCF - Staying Well in Winter Leeds Hospital Charity Lloyds 8ank Foundation WYPCC- CA- LGBTQ+ Ministry Of Justice Safer Straets Tudor Trust- Housing WYPCC- CA - IDVA 9, 706 (9, 706) 3, 656 38,582 3,656 (38, 582) (7,961) (41,379) 7,961 10.402 40.978 9,909 10,001 9,909 12,092 (12. 092) 4,168 20,571 (24, 739) (334) (10, 800) (7, 600) (8, 120) (27,250) (75, 500) (132, 654) (13,001) (50,000) (45, (0) 3, 123 2,789 10.800 7,600 8, 120 25,000 39,500 27,250 36,000 132, 654 25,000 13,001 20,833 50,000 45,000 20,833 Total Restrlcted Funds 150,783 544,301 (619,862J 3,123 78,345 Total Unrestricted Funds 314, 173 426, 142 (377.Q13) (3, 123) 360, 179 Total Funds 464,956 970.443 (996,875) 438,524
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 Analysis of Charitable Funds (Continued) Fund Descrlptions Fund Name Changing Lives- ASE (Previously Stage) Children in Need Main Grant Purpose of restriction Supporting women with lived experience of sexual exploitation {16+) Provision of 1-2-1 service for young people in Leeds and Bradford experiencing CSE. Funding to work wilh young people in schools on healthy relationships. Support to facilitate the Leeds Women's Homelessness And Houslng Frontline Nefvlork. Funding for an Independent Advocate for Domestic Violence. Towards management and administrators, salary. 1-2-1 support for victims of domestic violence Core cost fvnding for women in contact with CJS Funding for direct 1-2-1 support for adult sex workers and manaaement Funding for Housing First provlsion for sex workers in Leeds. staying Well in Winter for Women Sex Workers across Leeds. Income related to activities relating to praclical support and systemic change for women in Leeds. LCF - Community Partnering Fund Alleviating fuel poverty & promoting energy efficiency. LCF - Trauma Informed Communities Trauma informed support for young people Household Support Fund Support for Energy and Food costs. Support to address financial skills, debt and money management. Support to prevent and directly address costs associated with homelessness. Funding to provide victim support servIs. Fund to support service users with dental treatment. Funding for management in engage in partnership collaboration to address health inqualities for marginalised communities CIN Small + Jimbo's (YP) st Martin in the Fields - Frontline NeOrk WY CA - IDVA Lloyd's BF Management Funding LCC Domestic Violence and housing MOJ - Womens, CJS Core Costs Touchstone (Live Well Leeds) Tudor Trust- Housing LCF - Stay Well this Winter Women's Lives Leeds Safer Communities Fund LCC Housing Personalisation Fund WY CA_ LGBTQ+ CSE Dentist SeNice User Support MESMAC - HCT (Nat Lot)
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 Analysis of Charitable Funds (Continued) Fund Descriptions Fund Name Cost of Living - National Lottery Purpose of restriction Funding to maintain and expand support for people and communities under severe pressure because of the increased cost of living, 1 to I support for women offering intensive, holistic support Safer Communities Fund Intensive Support The Henry Smith Charity Funding for an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate and contribution to fundraiser Key Stone Fund Developing Charity Infrastructure and Resilience Support for women and girls affected by violence Support for personalised items for living including emergency 8ccommodation Support to faciltiate a partnership to improve outcomes for women experiencing or at risk of homelessness The Big Give Nationwide Personalisation Fund Lloyds BF - Women's Homelessness Collaborats'on 12 Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds Unrestricted Designated Funds Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Fixed Assets Current Assets Creditors less than 1 year 28,123 239,091 (220,158) 47,056 28,123 660,787 {220,158) 468,752 295,207 126,489 295.207 126,489 Unrostricted Designated R8Stricfed Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2023 Fixed Assets Current Assats Crgditors less than l year 34,611 42. 145 (27. 798) 48.958 34,611 431,711 (27,798) 438,524 311,221 T8,345 311,221 T8,345 13 Related Party Transactions During the year no related party transactions took place.
Basis Yorkshire Ltd Year Ended 30th September 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements 14 Operating Lease Note Expected future minimum lease payments over the remaining life of the lease, analysed into the period in which the commitment falls due: 94 North Street Offlce Within one year In the second to fifth years inclusive Over five years from the balance sheet date 20,250 20,250 40,500 15 Comparatlve Statement of Financlal Activlties and Income and Expenditure Account 2023 Unrestrlcted Rest17Cted Funds Funds Total Funds Incom8 Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment Income Other Income 21,249 393,550 7,479 3,864 543, 724 564,973 393,550 7,479 4,441 577 Total Income 426, 142 544,301 970,443 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total Expendlture 377,013 619.862 996,875 377,013 619,862 996,875 Net Income 49.129 (75,561) (26,432)