Charity Number.. 1122969
Company Number.. 06431269
Northurnberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Unaudited Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
la company limited by guarantee)
Contents
Page
Chair's Executive Statement
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
10
Statement of Financial Actwities
Balance Sheet
12
Cashflow Statement
13
Notes to FinanGial Statements
14-23

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Chair's Executive Statement
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Hello and Welcome
Set up in 2003. NDAS celebrated its many achievements in June 2023 with supporters and professionals from all
areas of the county. It was a chance to acknowledge the many dedicated staff, Trustees and volunteers who have
contributed to making NDAS the well-respected and successful service it is today, helping people who are
experiencing domestic violence or abuse in Northumberland.
This year, we have welcomed a number of new Trustees to the Board and will be undertaking some training to
build on the Board's strengths and understanding, and identify areas where we need more expertise. We have
introduced a Finance Committee and have transferred funds and resetves to Flagstone, where we can easily
move money. protected by the FSCS and earning a reasonable interest.
As a responsible charity we are aware that income is primarily to enable us to support our beneficiaries, but we
also have a responsibility to our staff and our creditors in the unfortunate scenario where the charity has to close.
NDAS aims to have unrestricted funds to cover a maximum of 6 months running costs.
Personally, I would like to express my thanks to Jill Mindham-walker for Chairing the charity so ably for a number
of years, and to the staff and Trustees who have made me feel welcomed since the last AGM.
We would like to thank our funders who enable NDAS to do such vital work.
Thank you, too, on behalf of those people who are often afraid to acknowledge our support.
Helen Milner MBE
Chair

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
{a company limited by guarantee)
Trustee Report
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS) originally established by local women as 608030 has existed
for over 20 years. We are a local, grass-roots Gharity, set up in 2003 to meet a local need that unfortunately is
growing and still under-reported.
The Lloyds Bank Foundation published a report called The Value of Small in February 2021 which found that:
Small and mèdium-sized charities were a vital and distinctive component of the social and economic
fabric of communities across England and Wales
Small and local charities, distinctiveness in who they support, how they carry out their work, and the role
they play in their communities makes them best placed to respond
They reach and support disadvantaged people and communities that tend to be less well served by
mainstream provision
At NDAS victimslsurvivors are supported by local workers who know the area, know the communities and
understand the local issues specific to that area. The service has been developed Dver the years by these local
specialists based on feedback from clients and our in-depth understanding of victimslsurvivors of domestic abuse,
their changing needs and the rural environment.
We are well known across the county and word-of-mouth referrals are a mainstay of our support. People
recognise our number and see our stickers on local noticeboards, the backs of toilet doors, and have heard of our
support.
Vision and activities
Our vision is that all victims of domestic abuse in Northumberland, and their children, will be protected,- Survivors
empowered. and cornmunities educated on the diversity and impact of domestic abuse.
Our values:
Welcoming
We welcome you. whoever you are.
Believing and
Accepting
We believe you, accept you and will notjudge you. We are inclusive and do not
discriminate.
Understanding
We understand what you are experiencing. OLtr staff are here to listen and help.
Protecting
We will make sure you stay safe and will help you to make plans to ensure your safety.
Empowering
We will help you to find your voice and gain confidence and independence.
United
Working with you, and with olherlocal partner organisations, we will find the right support.
NDAS is able to deliver setvices because of the funding received through charitable grant giving and from
statutory bodies. Whilst receiving £124k (2022123) and £105k (2023124} of funding through statutory sources,
NDAS secured £200k (20221231 and £279k120231241 of funding for domestic abuse services from grant funders
bringing significant additional funds into the county of Northumbertand. It is also worth noting that during the
period of the statutory funding inflation has at times reached 10 % however there is no inflationary increase
attached to statutory grant funding which over time pays for less and less, with NDAS picking up the shortfall. As
an example. based on a 4 % annual increase on a £50k award for services, after 3 years the cost is now £56k.

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guaranteè)
Trustee Report
For the year ended 31 March 2024
FUNDING 202212023
FUNDING 2023 /2024
-Local Gront ". unders
StGtutory Fund¢ig NCC
S1atutory Funding PCC P N2tional Grait Fu.Iders
- Local Grant F¥Trder5
£ Staturory FLIDdinr NCC
StatLtOP¢ Fur..&inc PCC
National GraTr.t Fund=r:
£25k
£6(lK.
16%
£49k
15%
£53L
14%
£175k
£75k
23%
£52K
Of the population of Northumberland 50 % live in the rural areas which account for 970/D of the county, with the
other 50 % living in urban areas which only account for 3 % of the county. This means we have a huge rural
population living in remote and hard to access areas, as well as a densely inhabited Ltrban population. NDAS
prides itself in reaching into rural areas in order to raise awareness, identifying and removing barriers to ensure
support is available to isolated and marginalised victims.
During 2023-24, of all NDAS referrals, 44 % were in the southeast, with 560/0 of referrals from the rural areas in
the west and north of the county. an increase when compared wth 53 % during 2022-23 in the west and north.
During the same period, 37% of self-referrals were from the southeast and 63 % were received from rural areas.
Again, an increase in referrals from rural areas which accounted for 58 /0 during 2022-23.
Working into rural and isolated areas can be particularly challenging. Communities can be tight knit whilst being
widely dispersed, making it difficult for those affected by domestic abuse to access support. We have learnt that
to reach rural communities our outreach work has to be continuous. It is no good going to an area, distributing
information and speaking to local seNices and people once, we have to keep going back and promoting our
services, how people access them and increasing awareness of domestic abuse on an ongoing basis.
We have operated a hub and spoke system across rural areas establishing the Domestic Abuse Practitioners
(DAP) within community settings, such as Family Hubs and other community venues, and making use of their
resources, such as Wi-fi and access to other seNices, so that clients in rural areas can meet with their Domestic
Abuse Practitioner (DAP) close to, as well as in, their homes.
Face to face work is essential in enabling DAPS to assess the safety of a client's home environment particularly
considering the proximity of the perpetrator, the welfare of any children, the quality of, and access to, support
nebNorks for clierlts, and their physical and mental wellbeing. It is essential that we visit the client and the family
so we can visually assess physical and emotional needs. and the wellbeing of everyone in the household.
Perpetrators may be influencing the client, for example, by being present during phone call contact. All of these
cannot be satisfactorily assessed on a remote basis and so we are committed to ensuring all are offered face-to-
face support throughout the relationship with a DAP.
Over this year we have supported 548 adult victims of domestic abuse, an increase of 26 % on the previous year.
Our self-referral numbers are 630/0 of our referrals, a slight increase on 610/0 in the previous year, which
demonstrates how well NDAS and our services are known throughout the county.

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Serdices Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Trustee Report
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Demand for our services is increasing and continues to be grealer than supply of services however we respond
immediately with our Initial Response Team conducting risk assessments and safety planning, including actioning
priorities such as housing applications, on that first phone call and staying in regular contact with the victim until
a DAP is allocated. The period a client waits for face-to-face support is about one to two weeks, and during this
time they receive telephone support from the specialist Initial Response Team which ensures victims receive
support from their first cry for help. As a small charitable organisation, we have the'flexibility to react and adapt
quickly to the needs of victims of abuse and respond to emerging trends.
The full NDAS team and some trustees have completed 'Trauma Informed, training to ensure all of our ServI￿S
are able to recognise when someone is affected by trauma. to take account of and adjust the way we respond to
ensure our interventions both support recovery and does no further harm. Our work over time with
victimslsurvivors seeks to increase confidence and self*steem that recognises and increases personal resilience.
NDAS provides:
Initial Response - a friendly active listener, with a welcoming voice, that believes and understands. A
risk assessment is undertaken, an individual safety and support plan agreed and regular contact
continues from this point. We receive over200 calls each month from both professionals asking for advice
and guidance, as well as victims asking for our support. Despite not all calls leading to referrals this is
still valuablework as we can give irnmediate advice and signposting to supportvictims of domesticabuse.
Some may not be at the point where they want to engage fully and may call back again weeks or months
later.
Practical and Emotional Support- DAPS provide one-to-one support over a 12-week period addressing
all the issues identified by the client in the areas of Safety, Accommodation, Support Networks. Legal
Issues, Health and Well-being, Money, Children, Work and Learning, Empowerment and Self-esteem.
Standing Together Against Domestic Abu5elHome Office - funded a 12-month pilot (July 2023-July
2024) tasked withjoining up health and domestic abuse servicesto improve referral pathways and ensure
older adult victimslsurvivors receive the support they need, with a focus on reaching rural and isolated
communities. The number of older adults155+) supported during 2023-24 for the North and West is 42,.
with 90 older adults supported across the county. This compares with 66 older adults for the previous
year a 50 10 increase.
Adult Edu¢ationlTraining Victimslsurvivors are also able to attend our specialist domestic abuse
programmes e.g. The Freedom Programme, Freedom Forever, The Recovery Toolkit. These
programmes enable victimslsuNivors who often see themselves as frauds. to understand domestic
abuse in all of its guises, to recognise their own experiences and to develop skills and confidence to
develop the resilience they need to plan for a future free of abuse.
Specialist Supportfor Children and Young People affected by DA-We have a dear offerfor children
and young people, recognised as victims in their own right under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Our
current offer includes counselling for the children and young people of our clients. In addition,
interventions are provided by our Team Manager who is a trained Social Worker for individual and sibling
groups, covering areas such as feelings. relationships etc.
Prevention Work Our Prevention Practitioner delivers healthylunhealthy relationship sessions in
schools and youth groups across the county,- most recently working with schools lo respond to increasing
incidence of misogyny.
Training and awareness
we run a series of traininglawareness sessions for professionals and
community groups across the county to help them identifyvictims and referthem on to specialist services.
Most recently we have developed a specific offer for health services promoting the issue of older adults
affected by domestic abuse, the signs and flags to look outfor and publicising the NDAS service for older
adults.

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Trustee Report
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Building on numbers from 2022123 we have seen an increase this year of 260/0 giving a total of 548 new adult
clients supported.
In total we received referrals of 590 adultvictims. which includes some duplicates who were referred from more
than one source.
Age
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Cumulative
Total
12
ears and under
12
ears and under
13to17
ears
18to24
25to34
35to44
45to54
55to64
65to74
ears
75
ears and over
Not stated
ears
17
43
50
31
14
12
34
41
36
10
37
41
lg
q6
ears
35
36
25
14
149
168
111
63
22
ears
ears
ears
21
142
26
590
Total:
166
151
131
Of the 590, 46 were male. 515 female and 29 not-stated. A total of 324 clients told us they had a disability, and
the ethnicity of our clients continues to reflect that of Northumberland as a whole, predominantly whitelBrilish.
DomesticAbuse includes all kinds ofdamaging behaviour, not always physical violence.. emotional, psychological.
sexual, economical. stalking and harassment, and coercive and controlling behaviour. The main issue for victims
is their lack of control and not being allowed to make decisions over many aspects of their lives.
Victims face multiple issues, often have no money they can access, risk losing their homes and even their children.
The main changes we aim to achieve with our work wth adult victims of domestic abuse are..
1. Victims of domestic abuse will feel safe, in control of their lives and able to make choices
2. Victims of domestic abuse will have better relationships with family and friends
3. Victims of domestic abuse will have improved self-esteem and Confidence
During the support period we use the Empowerment Star with clients to demonstrate the impact of our work and
what has been achieved by that client, with scores generally increasing on average in all of the aroas.
Below is the breakdown of the changes experienced by our clients in each ofthese nine key areas overthe course
of their support from us. For victims of domestic abuse. no deterioration in these nine areas also counts as a
positive as they are often in a worsening situation when they finally ask for our help. Based on this the no
changelim
rovement scores are:
Accommodation
Children
Em
owerment and Self-esteem
Health and well-bein
al Issues
Mone
Safe
87%
94%
85%
87/0
87%
820/,
87%
750/,
ort Networks
Work and Learnin

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
la company limited by guarantee)
Trustees, Report (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Gase study." December 2023 Rural West
The Glient was referred to NDAS by a Social Prescriber from her GP surgery in 2023. The client disclosed she
was in a physical and emotionally abusive relationship and the police had recently been called for a physical
assault. The client disclosed she has been in a relationship with hergirlfriend (the Alleged Perpetrator) for 6
months on and off, the client was unaware at the start of the relationship that the AP heavily used drugs and
alcohol, alongside how violent they were. After this altercation the AP started threatening the client daily, and
turning up to the client's home which she shared with her son. this led to the AP being arrested for harassment.
bail conditions were placed Dn AP.
A Risk Identification Checklist was completed in which the client was 8ssèssed as a medium nsk scoring 10.
The client requested telephone support from the DAP as she was living belweerl family addresses, she did not
wish to ren7ain in her house as she was fearful of AP. The DAP provided a supporting letter in order to improve
her banding so she could move house. Once the client was offered a property, the DAP contacted tenancy
support in order to help the client access white goods. NDAS were also able to support the client to get carpets
for the property. The client advised that this support made it easier for her to settle into her new home in a new
area. It also made a difference to her son Lvho was not walking on bare floors. The DAP also arranged for a ring
doorbell to be installed outside the property es an extra precautionary measure.
The DAP made a referral to obtain a Non-molestation Order, in order to protect the client frofft further contad
with AP. Whilst this application was being processed the police made a further arrest of AP for ongoing
harassment. Police inform&d client that she would proceed with Ihis charge and take it to court. The DAP
provided education about the court system to prepare client. The Gase was heard in court, and AP pleaded
guilty to harassment receiving a sentence of 15 vveeks behaviour rehfjbilitations, a fine. the court cost covers
and was served with a Restraining Order.
The client has now been able to go back to work and is starting to move fomard with her life, as she finally feels
safe to do so. The client was closed down from support after 17 weeks due to extended support around moving
properties and the court case.
Coercive Controlling Behaviour ICCB) is the most prevalent issue among our clients, who struggle to share the
nature of their experiences and often do not recognise it as a form of abuse. Professor Jane Monkton Smith,
University of Gloucestershire, has produced a significant body of research that highlights that coercivelcontrolling
patterns of behaviour are more important indicators of risk than violence. At NDAS we are looking at how this
research can inform our services and interactions with victims.
Despite seemingly low risk assessments, there is a clear potential for escalation if education and support around
CCB are not provided by NDAS. It is crucial to implement intetventions aimed at helping individuals identify
boundaries and understand the dynamics of coercive control to prevent further harm. We have fed this back to
The Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner Northumbria IOPCCN) as part of their feedback to the Poli
and we continue to recommend to victims that they log all abuse with the p.olice.
In the Family Court system, we are finding that victims of domestic abuse are being let down as courts overlook
post-separation abuse as a serious issue. Instead of recognising the dangers, courts often insist contact with
children through Facetime, which victims perceive as a violation of their privacy and a means of allowing the
perpetrator back into their lives. Clients express feeling continued control as they are required to adhere to specific
schedules around this, enhancing their sense of vulnerability. Additionally, courts push for co-parenting
arrangements, disregarding the power dynamics and fear that the dominant parent instils in the other, leaving
them voiceless and fearful of repercussions if they assert themselves. Again, this is fed back to the OPCCN and
we are therefore delighted to hear that PCC'S across the country have been workingjointly to produce training for
Family Courts and we welcome its introduction.

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Trustees, Report (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Financial abuse remains a significant issue across Northumberland, with rising living costs making it difficult for
victims to escape abusive situations. Many victims lack the financial resources to start anew, particularly as they
often have no access to funds or assets. The limited availability of social housing and affordable private rental
options add to reduced choice and opportunity to move to safety. Despite government funding 'Emergency
Flexible Fund. intended to provide flexibility for such situations. the resources are quickly depleted, leaving many
victims unable to access assistance as the funding gates close before their applications can be considered. The
Cost of Living Crisis continues to cause financial hardship for the people we support. This has resulted in DAP'S
having to spend more time applying for financial assistance through grants, food banks. and hygiene banks, as
well as requesting utility support. We have raised funds to enable us to provide carpets and other necessary
items for our clients when they are setting up new homes which has been gratefully received.
Office Refurbishment
We were lucky to enlist the support of Elliott Architects, based in Hexham who created re-design plans pro bono
for our office building. The designs create more fit-for-purpose space for clients, the team and support delivery
of OLrr services. We are delighted to report, having secured the support of a range of funders including
Northumberland Councillors, that the refurbishment is now undenmay.
With limited direct lighling, our original rooms were dark and unwelcoming. The changes will create a modern
working environment with new desks. task lighting and storage for the service delivery team. enabling
independent work whilst retaining access to advice, guidance and support from colleagues when needed. The
merging of Iwo smaller rooms will provide a larger and more useful space for one to one counselling work, client
sessions and the delivery of our group recovery programmes and enabling Board meetings and staff training to
be held in our own building.
Summary
It has been another successful year for NDAS where we increased both the depth, and also the breadth of our
service delivery. We have developed significant in-roads into the rural west and north of Northumberland, as
demonstrated by our high self-referral numbers in these areas, whilst also developing the breadth of services
we offer. Specifically. the development of specialisms in supporting older adult victims of domestic abuse, and
our prevention work in schools. youth groups and small groups identified by professionals as at risk of becoming
victimslperpetrators.
As the earlier pie charts demonstrate, NDAS leverage significant income into Northumberland to deliver
services above and beyond those funded by Statutory Services, providing significant added value for the
population of Northumberland.

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Trustees, Report (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number
Company Number
Registered Office
1122969
06431269
Unit 3 Waterhouse, Burn Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3HN
Trustee5
The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows..
H Milner
(Chairl Appointed 27 September 2023
J Mindham-walker
(Chairl Resigned 27 September 2023
A Richardson
R Swinburne
P Oliver
D J Taylor
L A Mindham-walker
C Marchant
D B2rkes
J Brown
C Seeley
Resigned 27 September 2023
Resigned 27 September 2023
Resigned 17 April 2024
Appointed 27 September 2023
Appointed 27 September 2023
Appointed 27 September 2023
Key Management Personnel
Sharon Brown
Chief Executive
Our advisors
Independent
Examiners
Evelyn Partners {Newcastle) Limited
17 Queens Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RN
Legal Status
The charitable company is limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital. In the event of a winding up,
every member (who is a trustee) undertakes to contribute to the payment of liabilities such amount as may be
required not exceeding the total of £1.

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Tru5tees' Report (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees (who are also directors of Northumberland DomesticAbuse Services Ltd forthe purpose ofcompany
law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance wth applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which gnie a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of
resources, including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the trustees are required to-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2015 (FRS 102),.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to presume that the
charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charitable Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable
company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the Trustees on
.i&M.oot)l2or 2024
Signed on behalf of the Board
Helen Milner
Chair

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
la company limited by guarantee)
Independent Examiner's report to the members of Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
For the year ended 31 March 2024
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended
31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 11 to 23.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the charitable 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 charitsble 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
charitable 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)Ib) 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 l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 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..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act. or
the aocounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other Ihan any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination,. or
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
IFRS 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.
Craig Henderson FCCA
Evelyn Partners (Newcastle) Limited
Date
17 Queens Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1RN
10

Northumberland Dornestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating the InGome and Expenditure Account)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations
Charitable activities
Investment income
7.957
34,801
4,490
7,957
6,995
436,105 470,906 433,603
4.490
245
Total income
47,248
436,105 483,353 440.843
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
15,261
367,890 383,151 323,812
Total expenditure
15,261
367,890 383,151 323,812
Net Incomel(expenditure)
31,987
68,215 100,202 117,031
Transfers
13
4.220
(4,220)
Net movements in funds
36,207
63,995 100,202 117.031
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
154,068
277,609 431,677 314,646
Total funds carried forward
190,275
341,604 531,879 431,677
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total
recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
11

Northurnberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
la company limited by guarantee)
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Non-current assets
Tangible fixed assets
4,220
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
153,051
386,599
76,900
365,345
539,650
442,245
Liabilities
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within one year
11
Net current assets
527,659
431,677
Total assets less total liabilities
531,879
431,677
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
341,604
190.275
277.609
154.068
13
531,879
431.677
For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities:
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordanGe with section 476"
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the AGt with respect
to accounting records and the preparation of accounts
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on
1611ts121
nd signed on their behalf by:
Helen Milner
Chair
Company Number 06431269
12

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Net cash flow from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities
16
29,964
115,637
Cash flows from investment activities
Interest receivable and investment income
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
{ 4,490)
(4,2201
245
Net cash flow from investing activities
(8,710)
245
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
21,254
115,882
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
365.345
249,463
Cash and ¢a5h equivalents at the end of the year
386,599
365,345
13

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Seriices Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Accounting Policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared 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 {FRS 102) issued in October
2019, Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the CharitiesAct 2011, the CompaniesAct 2006 and UK Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice.
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS
102. The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention or transaction value unless
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notels)- The financial statements are prepared in Sterling
which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
1.2 Going concern
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. The Trustees have reviewed the annual
budgets and considered relevant information in response to the external environment. Actual results are
monitored against budget. Based on these assessments, given the measures that could be undertaken to
mitigate any adverse conditions, and the current resources available, the Trustees have concluded that
they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.
1.3 Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general
objectives of the charitable company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wth specrfic restrictions imposed by donors
which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering
such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the
notes to the financial statements.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1.4 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity has
entitlement to the funds, any perfomance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably
and it is probable that the income will be received.
Income from charitable activities includes income received under contract or where entitlement to grant
funding is subject to specific performance conditions and is recognised as earned. Grant income included
in this category provides funding to support performance activities and is recognised where there is
entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainly. Income
received to deliver services over a specific period covering more than one financial year is accounted for
over the specific period,. related expenditure is accounted when incurred.
Investment income relates to interest earned through holding assets on deposit.
In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time is not recognised and refer
to the trustees. report for more information about their contribution.
1.5 Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive
obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the
amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the cost for which the expenditure arose.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost lor deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impaimient losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of
operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets. at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated
residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life.
All assets individually costing more than £1,000 are capitalised, unless paid direGtly by a grant where
capitalisation is not approved.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1.7 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.8 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.
1.9 Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions 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 and provisions are normally recognised at their
settlement after allowing for any trade discounts due.
1.10 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 al their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.11 Pension5
The charitable company contributes to a defined contribution pension scheme for the benefit of its
employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company. The
annual contributions payable are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.12 Tax
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charilies Act 2011 and 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.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Legal status
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England
and Wales, (No 064312691 and not having a share capital. In the event of the company being wound up,
the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.
Comparative statement of financial activities as restated
restated
Total
2022
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations
Charitable activities
Investment income
6,995
21,904
245
6,995
6,271
411,699 433,603 356,411
245
13
Total income
29,144
411,699 440,843 362,695
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5.601
318,211 323,812 300,418
Total expenditure
5,601
318,211 323.812 300,418
Net Incomel{expenditure)
23,543
93,488 117,031
62,277
Transfers
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{23)
23
Net movements in funds
23,520
93,511 117,031
62,277
Reconciliatlon of funds
Total funds brought forward
130,548
184,098 314,646 252,369
Total funds carried fonvard
154.068
277,609 431,677 314,646
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
la company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Donations
2024
2023
Donations
7,957
6,995
7,957
6,995
Income from charitable activities
2024
2023
Grant income
470,906
433,603
470.906
433,603
Grant income was received from the following funders:
The Community Foundation Tyne and Wear and Northumberland
Northumbedand County Council Community Chest
The Henry Smith Charity
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Northumbria
Karbon Homes
Northumberland County Council
The Sir James Knott Trust
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse ISTADA)
Ministry of Justice
The Pilgrim Trust
The National Lottery Community Fund- RC North East and Cumbria Region
NDAS Core Funding
The National Lottery Community Fund- RC North East and Cumbria Region
Helping children & young people to develop healthy & safe relationships
Garfield Weston Foundation
The National Lottery Community Fund - Awards forAII
Children in Need
County Durham Community Foundation
Sara Charlton Foundation
other grants <£9,000
40.000
10,000
19,950
31,010
11,000
49,434
9.000
50,000
31,400
18,991
39,550
50,000
49,434
24,700
18,991
77,200
76.900
50,120
30,000
20,000
9,984
59,243
9,137
42,000
53,664
22,801
470,906
433,603
During the year ended 31 March 2024, £153,051 12023 - £76.9001 of grants have been recognised as
income in the financial statements as the recognition criteria for income had been met. Cash for these
amounts was subsequently received post year end.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
{a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Investment income
2024
2023
Interest receivable on cash deposits
4,490
245
Analysis of expenditure charitable activities
2024
2023
staff costs
Rent and rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Postage and stationary
Telephone and computer charges
Advertising
Travelling expenses
Legal and professional fees
Training
Accountancy
Sundry expenses and other office supplies
Subscriptions
Bank charges
300,272
11,000
1,724
3,990
1,460
2,657
9,530
1,391
18,279
1,811
1,016
12,809
15,828
252,479
10,250
793
1,731
1,450
938
9.057
1,404
11.500
7,922
4,168
3,720
15,535
2,690
175
1,384
383,151
323,812
Net incomel(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging:
2024
2023
Independent examiners fee
2,500
2,400
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Analysis of staff costs, trustee remuneration and expenses, and the cost of key management
personnel
Staff costs were as follows:
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
269,908
18,535
11,829
226,154
18,929
7,396
300,272
252,479
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows-
2024
Number
2023
Number
Charitable activities
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During the year no (2023- none) employees received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension
costs) of more than £60,000.
The charity trustees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment in Ihe year (2023- £nil).
No trustees were reimbursed expenses during the year (2023 - £nil)- No charity trustee received payment
for professional or other services supplied to the charity (2023- £nil).
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £110,393 (2023
£107,028).
10. Debtors
2024
2023
Accrued income
153,051
76,900
153,051
76,900
11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Social security & pension creditor
2,656
2,400
5,512
3,950
8,041
11,991
10,568
12. Pension costs
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme, during the period contributions
of £11,829 (2023 - £7,396) were paid into the scheme. At the year end, £nil was payable to the pension
provider.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
13.
Fund reconciliation
For the year ended 31 March 2024
At 1 April
2023
At 31March
2024
Income Expenditure Transfers
Unrestricted funds
154,068
47.248
{ 15,261 }
4,220
190,275
Restricted funds
Initial Response
Personalised Support
Supporting Children and Young People
Prevention and awareness
Back Office
Client welfare funds
Office Refurbishment
CRM system
18,878
105,716
53,988
1,922
84,356
3,819
5.000
3,930
11.000
184,044
{ 23,924)
(225,890)
(41,298)
(20,913)
(48,8221
5,954
63,870
12,690
50,120
152,734
1,206
55,030
69,111
117,200
500
54,250
(4,220)
[3,930)
277,609
436,105
1367,890) (4,220) 341,604
Total
431,677
483,353
(383,151 )
531,879
For the year ended 31 March 2023
At 1 April
2022
At 31 March
Income Expenditure Transfers
2023
Unrestricted funds
130,548
29,144
(5,601 )
(23) 154,068
Restricted funds
Initial Response
Personalised Support
Supporting Children and Young People
Prevention and awareness
Back Office
Client welfare funds
Office Refurbishment
CRM system
9,695
58,095
14,201
17.984
207,934
59,243
18.991
84,150
14,467
5.ODO
3.930
(8,801 )
1160,336)
119,456)
(17,069)
(99,427)
113,122)
18,878
105,716
53,988
1,922
84,356
3,819
5,000
3,930
23
99,633
2,474
184,098
411,699
(318,211 )
23
277.609
Total
314,646
440,843
1323.812)
431,677
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continuedj
For the year ended 31 March 2024
13. Fund reconciliation (Continued)
Initial Response - This is our team who takelreceive all of the referrals from the website and via phone.
They can come as self-referrals or via a professional and they follow up with a risk assessment and initial
safety plan before the client is assigned to a practitioner for the one-to-one support. They will also check
in weekly or bi-weekly with the client to offer advice andlor signposting rf there is some time before a
practitioner is free.
Personalised Support- This is our team of Domestic Abuse Practitioners IDAPS) who provide the one-to-
one support for clients. This one-to-one support can be emotional or practical support and is done as a
combination of face to face visits and telephone support. The DAPS cover all areas of Northumberiand
and are trained in domestic abuse, safeguarding and other specific areas.
Supporting Children and Young People- this is our children's psychotherapist who provides
psychotherapy support to the children of the victims the DAPS support. Again, this service covers all
areas of Northumberland and she visits children in schools or at the Hexham office.
Prevention and awareness- Our prevention worker runs workshops and learning sessions with school
classes, youth groups and various other groups around the county, promoting awareness of domestic
abuse and teaching children about healthy relationships, consent etc. Between the prevention worker and
the DAPS we also offer empowering programmes forvictims of domestic abuse to help them move
forward and live free from abuse in the future.
Back office- This team consists of the funding & planning officer, office manager and CEO to help
support land fund) the delivery of our services and oversee its governance.
Client welfare funds - Funds for client welfare.
Office Refurbishment- For future office refurbishment.
CRM system - For the new CRM system
14. Analysis of net a55ets between funds
Year end8d 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2024
Current assets
Current liabilities
202.266
(11,991)
341,604
543,870
(11,991)
190,275
341,604
531,879
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
Year ended 31 March 2023
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
Current assets
Current liabilities
154,068
(10,568)
277.609
442,245
(10,568)
154,068
277,609
431,677
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Seniices Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Note5 to the Financial Statements (Continuedj
For the year ended 31 March 2024
15. Related party transactions
There have been no related party transactions in the year.
16. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2024
2023
Net income for the period
100.202
117,031
Adjustments for:
Interest receivable
(Increase) I decrease in debtors
Increase l (decrease) in creditors
4,490
1245)
1,423
7,981
Net cash used in operating activities
29,964
115,637
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