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2025-03-31-accounts

SUE LAMBERT TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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CONTENTS

Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 2
Trustees' Report 3 - 8
Independent Examiner's Report 9
Statement of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11
Statement of Cash Flows 12
Notes to the Financial Statements 13 - 26

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Trustees

Mr B S Higham (Chair to 8 December 2025) (resigned as Trustee 8 December 2025) Ms C Lowes-De Bank (Chair from 8 December 2025) (appointed Trustee 11 November 2024) Ms D Bishop (appointed Vice Chair 8 December 2025) (appointed Trustee 8 October 2024)

Mr N J Horsley-Heather (resigned 25 March 2025) Ms A Soanes (appointed 29 April 2024) Ms H Myers (resigned 1 September 2025) Ms J Brown (appointed 1 May 2025) Ms T Florence (resigned 12 April 2024) Ms L Kinchenton (appointed 26 June 2024, resigned 15 December 2024) Ms C Stevens (resigned 4 June 2024) Mr D Vail (resigned 11 September 2024) Ms A J Brooke (appointed 8 December 2025)

Chief Executive Officer

Mr D C Evans

Company registered number 06217814

Charity registered number 1120957 Registered office St Julians Hall 6 Music House Lane Norwich NR1 1QL Independent Examiners Price Bailey LLP Chartered Accountants Anglia House, 6 Central Avenue St Andrews Business Park Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0HR

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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees submit their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s governing documents, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

Objectives of Sue Lambert Trust

To preserve and protect the mental and physical health of people who have suffered sexual assault, sexual abuse and/or domestic violence, and to advance public education about all matters related to sexual violence.

Our vision

We believe that everyone has the potential to heal from the trauma of sexual abuse and sexual violence with access to the right help. Our vision for the future is to be part of a society where anyone who needs support can easily and promptly access professional, compassionate and personalised therapy to aid that recovery.

Our mission

Our mission is to provide a safe, respectful, and welcoming space for all people who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual violence at some point in their lives: helping them to recover, heal and build resilience following this trauma.

Our clients

Anyone aged 11 or over, living in Norfolk and Waveney, can self-refer to Sue Lambert Trust. The people we support range from young teenagers to those in later-life, people who may have suffered abuse decades ago and have struggled to live with its lifelong impact. All our clients have experienced, or are experiencing, trauma in response to sexual abuse or sexual violence.

Our roots

The Sue Lambert Trust (SLT) was established in 2007 following the merger of Norwich Rape Crisis and Mpower. It is constituted and registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales number 1120957 and became incorporated in England and Wales under number 06217814.

Where we are now

It is well documented that survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence live with longterm negative impacts on their mental and physical health. Research shows they are more likely than the general population to experience depression, PTSD, self-harm, make suicide attempts, and be more at risk from to a range of other poor health conditions. Survivors also make greater use of GP and hospital services, reflecting the ongoing toll of trauma.

If left unsupported, this can lead to survivors experiencing further challenges such as housing insecurity, difficulties in securing or maintaining work and relationships, alcohol and drug misuse and increased use of emergency services.

Responding to rising demand

In 2024/25, we launched our More Room to Care campaign to highlight the increasing numbers of people bravely coming forward for support and our capacity to respond limited by investment and available rooms. We:

  1. Informed and influenced – engaging with local MPs and other decision-makers to put forward our case for greater investment.

  2. Raised public awareness – securing significant local media coverage and community support, explaining the rising demand for our services.

  3. Secured funds towards new premises – raising nearly half of the required costs through local trusts and foundations, with the aim to increase our capacity.

  4. Explored sustainability – seeking longer-term income generating opportunities to meet growing demand.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Despite this progress, due to a period of uncertainty in the funding priorities of the incoming government in July 2024 our major funders moved to short term grants leaving us without the financial security needed to expand. In August 2025, the Board made the difficult decision to pause plans for new premises until longer-term commitments can be secured.

Strengthening sustainability

With demand still increasing and income under pressure, we adapted our model by moving from reliance on freelance counsellors to employing permanent counselling roles. Even though it required some short-term disruption to established services, now having a permanent team of counsellors ensures greater stability for the survivors we support and better aligns costs with available funding.

We remain committed to meeting the needs of survivors across Norfolk and Waveney and to building the secure, sustainable capacity our community urgently requires.

Our year at Sue Lambert Trust:

Strand 1: Recover, heal and build resilience

Our services are rooted in a trauma-aware, person-centred approach that supports survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence through a safe and coherent journey of recovery.

Recovery and stabilisation

We help clients feel safer, develop coping strategies, and manage the immediate impact of trauma.

Healing and therapy

We provide a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to client need.

Building resilience and reintegration

We create opportunities for survivors to connect, strengthen networks, and increase resilience.

Healthy Relationships

Our Healthy Relationships Programme is designed to increase confidence and understanding of consent, relationship boundaries and what is acceptable and unacceptable with the aim to reduce the prevalence of sexual assaults, rape and sexual violence. During the year it was delivered to 1680 people across Norfolk in schools, clubs and workshops amongst many other venues.

Partnerships

Rape and Sexual Abuse Fund (RASAF): We continued with our partnership with Rowan Project (Daisy Programme), Brave Futures and 1:1 Programme funded by the Ministry of Justice RASAF with the aim of sharing counselling capacity across the partnership, reduce waiting times and provide alternative options for clients. We also share organisational development programmes such as training and provide on-going mutual support, as we continue to work side by side, supporting survivors living in Norfolk and Waveney.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT): Through an NHS programme Enhanced Mental Health Pathway (For Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse and Assault) we have been given access to a team of Clinical Psychologists who provide further support to clients with complex presentations, and give our clients access to other therapies within the NHS.

The impact of our work

We ask every client for feedback at the end of their therapeutic programme with us. This helps us understand the impact of our work and ensures we continue to provide support with kindness and compassion.

“My counsellor made me feel heard and understood. I am grateful for all the effort given throughout the sessions, the level of professionalism I was shown, and the kindness I was given.” — Client

Strand 2: The clients’ voice

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every survivor deserves to be heard, and we listen with care and respect their voices.

This year we continued with our co-production approach in developing peer and resilience groups, which led to greater engagement and stronger outcomes. Building on this success, we are now creating a co-production strategy for the whole organisation.

Our Client Voice Group, made up of a number of former and current clients, provided formal consultation helping to shape our new strategy and co-designing tools such as the online selfreferral form.

Clients who responded to our feedback requests (13% response rate) told us:

Strand 3: Experience and influence

For over 40 years, Sue Lambert Trust has been the leading charity in Norfolk to provide specialist support and therapeutic counselling for survivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse. We are proud of our reputation as a trusted and respected organisation delivering vital services across the county.

Through our More Room to Care campaign, social media presence, outreach work and Healthy Relationships programme, our profile has grown significantly. We were honoured to be chosen as Charity of the Year by two local companies - Howes Percival and Acora One - and are deeply grateful for their support.

Strand 4: Sustainability

In 2024/25, and continuing today, financial pressures have highlighted the urgent need for Sue Lambert Trust to diversify its income. Short-term and unpredictable funding, often shaped by shifting government priorities, creates insecurity and prevents us from planning effectively to meet the needs of more survivors.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Our long-standing ambition to increase capacity has been blocked by the very funding systems that should enable it. Once again, we are being asked to sign grant agreements with “tackling the waiting list” as a key performance indicator, without the investment required to make this possible. Yet we have already proven that with core investment from all of our major funders as demonstrated in previous years we can increase counselling and support capacity, waiting lists can be reduced to under 50 people, with a significant number of clients starting therapy within six months.

We have also demonstrated the wider value of our work. By focusing on reducing GP and hospital admissions, supporting people with drug and alcohol misuse, and preventing future harm through our Healthy Relationships programme, our service could save the local NHS almost £6 million over five years.

Without stable income, we cannot plan, innovate, or build the sustainable future needed to ensure every survivor in Norfolk and Waveney gets the support they deserve.

We would like to thank the Norfolk Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, the National Lottery, Norwich City Council, Ministry of Justice, Alan Boswell Charitable Trust, Ellerdale Trust along with the following who contributed or committed funds to our More Room to Care campaign:

Smith and Pinching Charitable Trust, Lady Hind Trust, Hopestead, Norwich Consolidated Charities, Jarrold Trust, Anne French Memorial Trust, B&Q Foundation, Paul Bassham Trust and Septagon Trust.

Strand 5: Our people

Sue Lambert Trust is built on the dedication of our staff and volunteers. Without them, our work would not be possible. We are committed to supporting, developing and valuing our people, and ensuring they feel motivated and appreciated.

At the end of March 2025, we employed 19.1 FTE staff, an increase from 18.1 in the previous year. All new counsellors - whether qualified or in training – as well as all support workers complete our mandatory induction programme before working with clients, ensuring a consistent, trauma-aware approach.

By March 2025, we had 31 counsellors (35 the previous year) who collectively delivered 10,180 counselling sessions, up from 8,814 in 2023/24.

We are equally grateful to our volunteers, who give their time, energy and compassion to extend the reach of our services and strengthen the support we provide to survivors.

Due to the funding limitations during the year our training and development opportunities were scaled back which if prolonged over time will impact on the external assurances and accreditations we hold impacting on the quality of our support to our clients. However, we were still able to provide the following personal development courses for our clinical team:

All counsellors and relevant staff receive regular clinical supervision sessions, to help them maintain their focus on clients, and to support them in managing the pressures they experience because of their roles.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Financial results

In year results

During the period, the charity raised £725,262 with 76% of income coming from the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner and the Ministry of Justice compared to 49% (of £1,074,061) in 23/24. Revenue expenditure incurred was £1,261,450 with 53% of expenses being salaries. The deficit incurred was offset by previous years unrestricted reserves.

The Board of Trustees undesignated funds to ensure we had sufficient funding to continue with our activities for 24/25.

Reserves policy

To ensure that sufficient funds are available to manage potential future liabilities and maintain fullservice delivery, Sue Lambert Trust aims to set aside an amount of free reserves to cover a minimum of three months’ running and operational costs.

The free reserves target based on the above scenario is recalculated annually and agreed by the trustees as part of the budget planning process. The free reserves target at the year end was £241,778 and excludes any restricted funding, designated funding, and fixed assets.

At the end of year free reserves totalled £233,861 and represents 97% of the target. The trustees intend to build additional free reserves to meet the current target by obtaining unrestricted funding wherever possible, as well as funding which will cover an apportionment of central overheads.

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charitable company’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting policy for the year as follows:

Organisation

The current trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) and the charity’s chief executive officer, who have served during the year and since the year end, are set out on page 1 of this document. The trustees listed below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 April 2024 to the date of this report.

Mr B S Higham (Chair)

Other changes in trustees holding office are as follows:

Ms Tanya Florence (resigned 12th April 2024) Mr Nick Heather (resigned 25th March 2025) Miss Heidi Myers (resigned 30th August 2025) Miss Amanda Soanes (joined 26th March 2024) Mrs Linda Kinchenton (joined 26th June 2024 resigned 14th December 2024) Ms Donna-Louise Bishop (joined 18th July 2024) Ms Catherine Lowes-De Bank (joined 3rd March 2025) Ms Jade Brown (joined 4th August 2025)

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Sue Lambert Trust recognises the need for its Board to have the relevant skills and commitment essential to the effective governance and management of the charity. The trustees meet on a quarterly basis at full board meetings and, in addition, the finance sub-group trustees also meet quarterly prior to the Board.

Recruitment of new trustees is the responsibility of existing trustees. The recruitment policy will be based upon the principle of fairness, transparency and equality of opportunity. Relevant training is provided.

During the year and ongoing we have been kindly supported by No 8 Thorpe Road, Norwich who have donated the use of their rooms for our Board and Committee meetings. We are very grateful for their contribution to our organisation.

Trustees’ responsibilities

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for the financial year which show a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year, and its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing the financial statements the trustees should follow best practice and:

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Risk management

The trustees conduct their own review of major risks to which Sue Lambert Trust is exposed. These procedures are reviewed periodically to make sure they still meet the needs of the charity and are as follows:

Independent examiner

Price Bailey have expressed their willingness to continue as examiners and a resolution for their reappointment will be proposed at the next annual general meeting.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charities Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES:

…………………………………….. 18531A6B08F343B Catherine Lowes-De Bank

24 December 2025 Date…..……………………

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUE LAMBERT TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 10 to 26.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the company (and 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 Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies.

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 that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts 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 connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Suzanne Goldsmith FCA Price Bailey LLP Chartered Accountants Anglia House, 6 Central Avenue St Andrews Business Park Thorpe St Andrew Norwich NR7 0HR

Date: 19 January 2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Note
Income:
Donations and legacies
2
Income from charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
Other income
5
Total income
Expenditure:
Cost of raising funds
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
7
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure) / income for the
year, being movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward as
previously stated
Prior year restatement (note 22)
Total funds carried forward
16		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
28,152
28,152
3,250 669,476 672,726
23,884
- 23,884
500
- 500
55,786 669,476 725,262
29,856 36,986 66,842
529,668 664,940 1,194,608
559,524
701,926
1,261,450
(503,738)
(32,450)
(536,188)
963,640
39,566
1,003,206
8,006
-
8,006
467,908
7,116
475,024		 As restated
Total Funds
2024
£
26,225
1,020,706
25,336
1,794
1,074,061
42,907
1,024,570
1,067,477
6,584
1,004,628
-
1,011,212

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 13 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (expenditure)/income for the year (as per the SOFA)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Amortisation charges
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Impairment of fixed assets
(Increase)/Decrease in debtors
Increase/(Decrease) in creditors
Interest received
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Purchase of investments
Sale of investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period
Cash in hand
Total cash and cash equivalents at end of the period		 2025
£
(536,188)
4,489
4,151
10,438
58,820
(2,502)
55,504
(22,684)
(427,972)
(3,202)
22,684
-
349,180
368,662
(59,310)
247,116
187,806
187,806
187,806		 As restated
2024
£
6,584
34,247
4,151
-
(21,840)
(179,994)
(25,336)
(182,188)
(4,689)
25,336
(500,000)
-
(479,353)
(661,541)
910,061
248,520
247,116
247,116

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

General information

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and was incorporated in the United Kingdom. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The number of members in 2025 were 12 (2024: 8). The registered office is St Julians Hall, 6 Music House Lane, Norwich, NR1 1QL. The registered company number is 06217814 and the registered charity number is 1120957. The charitable company is a public benefit entity in accordance with FRS 102.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102)).

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling (£), rounded to the nearest pound.

1.2 Going concern

The Trustees have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

During the year, the charity experienced a significant reduction in income, resulting in a deficit for the financial year. This primarily reflected the cessation of a major funding stream that had supported the charity in the prior year.

In assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Trustees have considered approved budgets, cash flow forecasts and business plans, together with a review of funding sources, the level of reserves held and the charity’s reliance on major funders. This assessment covers a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements, in line with the requirements of FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.

In response to the financial challenges identified, the Trustees implemented mitigating actions in the subsequent financial year, including strict budgetary controls, reductions in expenditure, staff restructures and a reduction in service capacity, to ensure that ongoing costs are aligned with sustainable income levels.

Subsequent to the year end, the charity has been offered, subject to signing a multi-year contract with a statutory funder, providing a stable and predictable income stream and materially improving the charity’s financial resilience and funding certainty.

Based on the Trustees’ review of budgets, forecasts, funding arrangements and the mitigating actions taken, the Trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties that would cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and the financial statements have therefore been prepared on this basis.

1.3 Fund accounting

Funds held by the charity are:

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

1 Accounting policies (continued)

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Voluntary income is received by the way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

Grants are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year which they are receivable.

Income from investments are included when receivable.

Rental income is recognised in the period to which the rental property is provided to the tenants.

For legacies, entitlement is taken on a case by case basis at the earlier of the date when the Charity is aware that probate has been granted, and either:

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis under the following headings:

Expenditure on charitable activities comprises of the costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries, activities undertaken to further the purpose of the charity and their associated support costs.

Expenditure on raising funds comprosies of the costs incurred by the charity in seeking donations and grants.

Allocation of support costs

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the Charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which support the Charity's activities. These costs have been allocated to expenditure on charitable activities based on cost and employee time.

Governance costs are included in support costs and relate to the direct running of the Charity, allowing it to operate and generate the information required for public accountability. They include the costs of accounts preparation and independent examination/audit.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

1 Accounting policies (continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Assets which are intended to be of ongoing use to the Charity in carrying out its activities are capitalised as fixed assets. All purchased fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.

Assets donated for use by the charity are recognised as income when receivable and capitalised at their open market value.

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Freehold property - 2% straight-line Office furniture - 33% straight-line Computer equipment - 33% straight-line Improvements to property over the period remaining on the lease or 12 years if the improvements relate to the freehold property.

1.7 Intangible fixed assets and amortisation

Intangible assets are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost net of amortisation and any provision for impairment. Current amortisation rates are as follows:

Website -20% straight-line

1.8 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any discounts due. Accruing income is included at the best estimate of the amounts receivable at the balance sheet date.

1.9 Investments

Current asset investments consist of cash equivalents (on deposit) with a maturity date of less than one year.

1.10 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.11 Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts due.

1.12 Pensions

The Charity provides a defined contribution pension scheme, whereby the charity and its staff each fund the scheme, managed by a third party provider, the assets of which are held by the provider separately from the assets of the charity. The pension charge in the financial statements represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the period.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

1 Accounting policies (continued)

1.13 Operating leases

Operating leases are recognised over the period of which the lease falls due.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

1.14 Taxation

The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

1.15 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Fixed assets are recorded at depreciated historical cost.

1.16 Critical accounting estimates

The are no judgements or critical accounting esitmates which have been used in the preparation of these financial statements.

2 Income from donation, grants and legacies

Donations Unrestricted
2025
£
28,152		 Unrestricted
2024
£
26,225

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

3 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Restricted
Total Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
3,000
-
3,000
2,000
-
2,000
Paul Bassham Trust
-
-
-
10,000
-
10,000
Henry Smith
-
-
-
50,000
-
50,000
EON
250
-
250
MOJ Rape Support Fund
-
319,616
319,616
-
300,346
300,346
-
-
-
-
200,000
200,000
-
229,610
229,610
-
229,610
229,610
Norwich City Council
-
7,000
7,000
7,000
-
7,000
-
113,250
113,250
-
134,750
134,750
Alan Boswell Group
Charitable Trust
-
-
-
-
16,000
16,000
The Barratt Family
Charitable Trust
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,000
UK Government
-
-
-
-
70,000
70,000
3,250
669,476
672,726
70,000
950,706
1,020,706
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
Bank interest
22,684
23,836
Rental income
1,200
1,500
23,884
25,336
5 Other income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
Insurance Income
-
1,794
Training income
500
-
500
1,794
Ellerdale
Norfolk Police and Crime
The National Lottery
Community Fund
NHS Norfolk and Wavney
CCG		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
3,000
-
3,000
2,000
-
2,000
Paul Bassham Trust
-
-
-
10,000
-
10,000
Henry Smith
-
-
-
50,000
-
50,000
EON
250
-
250
MOJ Rape Support Fund
-
319,616
319,616
-
300,346
300,346
-
-
-
-
200,000
200,000
-
229,610
229,610
-
229,610
229,610
Norwich City Council
-
7,000
7,000
7,000
-
7,000
-
113,250
113,250
-
134,750
134,750
Alan Boswell Group
Charitable Trust
-
-
-
-
16,000
16,000
The Barratt Family
Charitable Trust
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,000
UK Government
-
-
-
-
70,000
70,000
3,250
669,476
672,726
70,000
950,706
1,020,706
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
Bank interest
22,684
23,836
Rental income
1,200
1,500
23,884
25,336
5 Other income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
Insurance Income
-
1,794
Training income
500
-
500
1,794
Ellerdale
Norfolk Police and Crime
The National Lottery
Community Fund
NHS Norfolk and Wavney
CCG		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
3,000
-
3,000
2,000
-
2,000
Paul Bassham Trust
-
-
-
10,000
-
10,000
Henry Smith
-
-
-
50,000
-
50,000
EON
250
-
250
MOJ Rape Support Fund
-
319,616
319,616
-
300,346
300,346
-
-
-
-
200,000
200,000
-
229,610
229,610
-
229,610
229,610
Norwich City Council
-
7,000
7,000
7,000
-
7,000
-
113,250
113,250
-
134,750
134,750
Alan Boswell Group
Charitable Trust
-
-
-
-
16,000
16,000
The Barratt Family
Charitable Trust
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,000
UK Government
-
-
-
-
70,000
70,000
3,250
669,476
672,726
70,000
950,706
1,020,706
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
Bank interest
22,684
23,836
Rental income
1,200
1,500
23,884
25,336
5 Other income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
Insurance Income
-
1,794
Training income
500
-
500
1,794
Ellerdale
Norfolk Police and Crime
The National Lottery
Community Fund
NHS Norfolk and Wavney
CCG		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
3,000
-
3,000
2,000
-
2,000
Paul Bassham Trust
-
-
-
10,000
-
10,000
Henry Smith
-
-
-
50,000
-
50,000
EON
250
-
250
MOJ Rape Support Fund
-
319,616
319,616
-
300,346
300,346
-
-
-
-
200,000
200,000
-
229,610
229,610
-
229,610
229,610
Norwich City Council
-
7,000
7,000
7,000
-
7,000
-
113,250
113,250
-
134,750
134,750
Alan Boswell Group
Charitable Trust
-
-
-
-
16,000
16,000
The Barratt Family
Charitable Trust
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,000
UK Government
-
-
-
-
70,000
70,000
3,250
669,476
672,726
70,000
950,706
1,020,706
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
Bank interest
22,684
23,836
Rental income
1,200
1,500
23,884
25,336
5 Other income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
Insurance Income
-
1,794
Training income
500
-
500
1,794
Ellerdale
Norfolk Police and Crime
The National Lottery
Community Fund
NHS Norfolk and Wavney
CCG
3,250
669,476
672,726		 70,000
950,706
1,020,706
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
22,684
23,836
1,200
1,500
23,884
25,336
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2025
2024
£
£
-
1,794
500
-
500
1,794
1,794

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

6 Raising Funds

Salaries
Event costs
Fundraising assistance		 Total
Funds
2025
£
49,788
1,365
15,689
66,842		 Total
Funds
2024
£
33,857
2,970
6,080
42,907

During the year, total expenditure on raising funds was £66,842 (2024: £42,907) of which unrestricted expenditure amounted to £29,856 (2024: £633) and restricted expenditure amounted to £36,986 (2024: £42,274). Costs are allocated directly to the relevant fund.

Raising funds were exclusively direct costs in the current and prior year.

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Expenditure on charitable activities
Direct Expenditure
Support Expenditure		 Total
Funds
2025
£
948,543
246,065
1,194,608		 As restated
total
Funds
2024
£
737,150
287,420
1,024,570

During the year, total expenditure on charitable activities was £1,194,608 (2024: £1,021,823), of which unrestricted expenditure amounted to £529,668 (2024: £116,236) and restricted expenditure amounted to £664,940 (2024: £905,587). Costs are allocated directly to the relevant fund.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

7 Expenditure on charitable activities (continued)

Direct expenditure on charitable activities
Salaries
Supervision
Counselling and services
Telephone
Stationery, postage and printing
Travel and subsistence
Light and heat
Partnership agency programme
Room hire
Rent
Rates
Training
Recruitment
Information materials
Client access fund
Depreciation of freehold property
Depreciation of improvements to property
Depreciation of office furniture
Depreciation of computer equipment
Amortisation of website
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Impairment
Support costs
Salaries
Staff wellbeing
Insurance
IT consumables and maintenance
Marketing and communications
Repairs and maintenance
Subscriptions
Cleaning
Waste collection
Sundry expenses
Payroll
Website
Bank charges
Governance costs:
Audit and accountancy
Professional Fees
Trustee expenses		 Total
Funds
2025
£
495,730
41,645
191,477
5,647
3,592
18,483
9,028
70,917
1,067
8,150
4,826
16,977
1,351
376
1,379
2,250
200
-
2,039
4,151
10,438
58,820
948,543
Total
Funds
2025
£
125,977
4,809
8,291
6,935
35,752
9,416
11,445
12,911
2,130
2,059
3,242
1,746
50
6,825
14,331
146
246,065		 As restated
Total
Funds
2024
£
375,288
32,309
146,073
9,333
4,266
25,508
8,057
47,272
4,002
8,300
2,640
25,524
6,086
745
4,753
2,250
17,162
1,741
11,690
4,151
-
737,150
Total
Funds
2024
£
154,321
4,887
7,043
7,056
31,639
26,415
16,949
7,421
1,991
3,175
2,076
1,443
-
17,028
5,976
-
287,420

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

8
Net expenditure for the year is after charging:
2025
£
Depreciation and amortisation of fixed assets
8,640
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
10,438
Impairment of fixed assets
58,820
Independent auditors fee
-
-
Independent examination fee
3,100
3,725
Operating lease rentals
8,150
9
Analysis of staff costs and key management personnel
2025
£
Wages and salaries
607,779
Social security costs
46,868
Pension costs
16,847
Temporary staff
-
671,494
Fees payable to the Charity's Independent Auditors in
respect of other services
Fees payable to the Charity's Independent Examiners
in respect of other services		 2024
£
36,994
-
15,000
2,028
-
-
8,300
2024
£
493,198
35,529
13,091
21,648
563,466

The charity trustees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment with the charity in the period (2024: £Nil). One trustee (2024: none) had expenses reimbursed of £146 during the year (2024: £Nil).

The average monthly head count was 24 (2024: 22).

No employees received employee benefits excluding pension contributions over £60,000 (2024: none).

The Trust considers that the key management personnel comprises the Chief Executive Officer, Head of Counselling, Operations Manager, and Finance Manager.

Employee benefits of key management personnel, excluding employers national insurance, of the Trust were £161,941 (2024: £143,595).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

10 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
As at 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
As at 31 March 2025
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024
Charge for the period
Disposals
Impairment
As at 31 March 2025
Net book value as at
31 March 2025
Net book value as at
1 April 2024		 Freehold
Improvements
Office
Computer
Property
To Property
Furniture
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
£
225,000
186,389
10,189
50,742
472,320
-
1,500
-
1,702
3,202
-
-
(10,189)
(36,964)
(47,153)
225,000
187,889
-
15,480
428,369
3,000
127,569
7,170
38,289
176,028
2,250
200
-
2,039
4,489
-
-
(7,170)
(29,544)
(36,714)
-
58,820
-
-
58,820
5,250
186,589
-
10,784
202,623
219,750
1,300
-
4,696
225,746
222,000
58,820
3,019
12,453
296,292

Included in freehold property is land at a value of £112,500 which is not depreciated (2024: £112,500).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

11 Intangible fixed assets

Cost
As at 1 April 2024 (as restated)
As at 31 March 2025
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024 (as restated)
Charge for the period
As at 31 March 2025
Net book value at 31 March 2025
Net book value at 1 April 2024
12
Current asset investments
Unlisted investments		 2025
£
150,820		 Website
£
20,754
20,754
8,302
4,151
12,453
8,301
12,452
2024
£
500,000

Included in the current asset investment of £171,161 (2024: £500,000), £150,816 (2024: £250,000) is held in a 95 day deposit account and £27,341 (2024: £250,000) is held in 1 year bonds.

13 Debtors

Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Other taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income		 2025
£
7,400
38,800
46,200
2025
£
57,150
110
13,164
73,425
143,849		 2024
£
12,403
31,295
43,698
2024
£
45,458
2,573
10,884
29,431
88,346

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

15 Deferred income

At 1 April 2024
Amount deferred in year
Amounts released
At 31 March 2025		 2025
£
12,703
69,000
(12,703)
69,000		 2024
£
200,300
12,703
(200,300)
12,703

Deferred income relates to the More Room to Care and Norwich City Council funding (2024: Norfolk Police & Crime Commissioner funding and Shepherd Hut rental income) paid in advance.

16 Funds summary

2025
Restricted funds
Community Workshop Trustees
National Lottery
Ministry of Justice
Alan Boswell
Norwich City Council
Total restricted
Designated funds
Client services fund
Financial stability fund
Property fund
Total designated
Unrestricted funds
Total unrestricted
Total funds
Restricted Fund
Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner
(CRM system)		 As restated
as at 1 April
Income Expenditure
As at 31
March
£
£
£
£
21,002
-
(21,002)
-
774
113,250
(114,024)
-
2,790
229,610
(232,400)
-
-
319,616
(319,616)
-
15,000
-
(7,884)
7,116
-
7,000
(7,000)
-
39,566
669,476
(701,926)
7,116
126,459
-
(126,459)
-
69,770
-
(69,770)
-
66,700
-
(66,700)
-
262,929
-
(262,929)
-
708,717
55,786
(296,595)
467,908
971,646
55,786
(559,524)
467,908
1,011,212
725,262
(1,261,450)
475,024
Description, nature and purpose of the fund

Description, nature and purpose of the fund

COCLF (groundwork)

Community Workshop Trustees

Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner

Providing Emotional & Practical Support with finance, housing & health Maintenance of Music Lane building and professional fees related to fund transfer Received for provision of emotional and practical support for victims of rape and other forms of sexual abuse Male rape group support services

Received for charitable activities in South Norwich, Norwich and Broadland.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

16 Funds summary (continued)

National Lottery Received for charitable activities at Great Yarmouth NHS Norfolk and Waveney Support for recovery from Trauma of Abuse Alan Boswell Funds for running Emotional Skills Workshops and Women’s Group Sessions only Norwich City Council Funds for supporting survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence in Norwich

The general reserve represents funds of the charity which are provided on an unrestricted basis. It includes donations, fund raising and surpluses and deficits arising from projects funded from various external sources.

Designated funds

Client services fund Financial stability fund

For increasing capacity and developing new client services.

To invest in securing future financial stability through fundraising and external communications.

Financial stability fund To invest in securing future financial stabil
external communications.		 To invest in securing future financial stabil
external communications.		 To invest in securing future financial stabil
external communications.		 ity through fund raising and
Property fund Provision for premises expenditure.
As restated As restated As restated
as at 1 as at 31
2024 April Income expenditure March
£ £ £ £
Restricted funds
Community Workshop Trustees 26,249 - (5,247) 21,002
National Lottery 4,805 134,750 (138,781) 774
Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner
(CRM system) 5,667 - (2,877) 2,790
Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner
(Norwich outreach and groups) - 49,610 (49,610) -
Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner
(Norwich, Broadland & South) - 180,000 (180,000) -
Ministry of Justice - 300,346 (300,346) -
Alan Boswell - 16,000 (1,000) 15,000
COCLF (groundwork) - 70,000 (70,000) -
NHS Norfolk and Wavney CCG - 200,000 (200,000) -
Total restricted 36,721 950,706 (947,861) 39,566
Designated funds
Client services fund 170,000 - (43,541) 126,459
Financial stability fund 69,770 - - 69,770
Property fund 66,700 - - 66,700
Total designated 306,470 - (43,541) 262,929
Unrestricted funds 661,437 123,355 (76,075) 708,717
Total unrestricted 967,907 123,355 (119,616) 971,646
Total funds 1,004,628 1,074,061 (1,067,477) 1,011,212

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

17 Net assets by funds

2025
Tangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets
Investements
Debtors
Cash
Creditors falling due in less than one year		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2025
£
£
£
225,746
-
225,746
8,301
-
8,301
150,820
-
150,820
46,200
-
46,200
111,690
76,116
187,806
(74,849)
(69,000)
(143,849)
467,908
7,116
475,024
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets
Investements
Debtors
Cash
Creditors falling due in less than one year		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
296,292
-
296,292
12,452
-
12,452
500,000
-
500,000
43,698
-
43,698
207,550
39,566
247,116
(88,346)
-
(88,346)
As restated
total funds
971,646
39,566
1,011,212

18 Pension commitments

The Charity operates one defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the schemes are held seperately from those of the Charity in independently administered funds. The total pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the funds and amounted to £15,394 (2024: £13,091). Amounts of £Nil were oustanding at year end (2024: £2,573).

19 Operating lease commitments

At 31 March 2025, Sue Lambert Trust had future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

Land and buildings

Under 1 year
Between 2 and 5 years
Other
Under 1 year
Between 2 and 5 years		 2025
£
8,000
14,000
22,000
2025
£
10,547
17,108
27,655		 2024
£
8,000
22,000
30,000
As restated
2024
£
9,841
26,244
36,085

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)

20 Related party transactions

No charity trustees received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity (2024: £Nil).

No further related party transactions took place in the period (2024: £Nil).

21 Funds received as an agent

During the period the charity acted as an agent for a Acts 435 providing extra support for their clients. Funds received during the period totalled £2,093 (2024: £1,340). Funds paid out during the period were £1,983 (2024: £1,340). There was £110 owed to Acts 435 as at the year end (2024: £Nil).

22 Prior year restatement

The prior year restatement relates to intangible fixed assets previously misclassified as expenditure. The effect of the adjustment is an increase in intangible assets as at 31 March 2024 by £8,006, increase in unrestricted funds as at 1 April 2023 forward by £10,753 and an increase in expenditure on charitable activities by £2,747.

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