Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Trustee5' Report (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number
Company Number
Registered Office
1122969
06431269
Unit 3 Waterhouse. Bum Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3HN
Trustees
The trustees who seNed the charity during the period were as follows."
H Milner
(Chair)
A Richardson
R Swinburne
P Oliver
D Barkes
J Brown
C Seeley
J Pikett
B Harrison
C Marchant
Appointed 16 October 2024
Resigned 17 April 2024
Resigned 17 April 2024
Key Management Personnel
Sharon Brown
Chief Executive
Our advisors
Independent
Examiners
S&W Audit
17 Queens Lane, Newcasde upon Tyne, NE1 1RN
Legal Status
The charitable company is limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capitsl. 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 nol exceeding the total of £1.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Trustees, Report (Contlnued)
For the year endèd 31 March 2025
Last Year, across Northumberland NDAS:
O Referrals increased by 7 /. from the previous year
/ Supported 555 adult victimslsurvivors ol domestic Y4buse
rf The number of men 5UPPOrted increased by 339/0 from the previous year
0 31 children supported by our children's counsellor
/ Over 3,500 children and young people have attended Dur prevention sessions, an increase Df 750/0 from the
previous year
O More than 60010 of people 5UPPOrted have reported lo have 2 disability
We protect and then empower all victimslsurvivors of domestic abuse by providing flexible, professional, free
support throughout Northumberland.
Our work with victimslsurvivors of DA enables them to recognise the DA they have suffered, as identified under
the umbrella of CCB.
Our personalised and sensitive interaction with victimslsurvivors creates a trusting relationship, where people
feel supported and able to share their experiences.
With support victimslsurvivor are able to identify, address and overcome their unique practical and ernotional
challenges. enabling them to cope with and recover from the abuse they have suffered.
The impacl of our support is often far-reaching not only for the victim but also their children and wider familiès.
Our timely therapeutic support for children and young people will reduce the likelihood of ongoing psychological
traurna that can adversely affecl their relationships and long-term life chances.
Our focus on collaborative approach with partners creates a coordinated multi-agency personalised package of
accessible support.
Our historic footprint across the county including rural and i501ated areas means that there is widespread
knowledge of our services and how lo access 5UPPOrt.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
Financial performance
The financial statements for the year to 31 March 2025 report a deficit of £37,979 {2024 surplus- £100,202). The
deficit primarily re5ates to the timing of when income on restricted funds has been received during the current
year versus when the funds have been spènl.
Reserves pollcy
NDAS believes it is important to maintain a reseNes policy to ensure effective resource management, and to
enable financial viability and longer-term sustainability- In line with the reserves policy, The Board of Trustees aim
for a minimum of 3 months of core and operating Costs. this equates to approximately £252,000. As of 31 March
2025, the charity held free reserves of £328,133.

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The vast majority of NDAS clients are victimslsurvivors of coercive control behaviour (CCB) which is an umbrella
for all forms of domestic abuse. The increased awareness of CC8 and the now well recognised pattern of abuse
is helpful for us in understanding the risks of escalation and in infomiing our work wrth clients and when and how
to intervene. wrth its intention to subjugate a partner or famity member is increasingly recognised as the umbrella
for all forms of domestic abuse. It is a pattern of behaviour that can be difficult to identify and can have long-
lasting effects on victims - see below The Umbrella of Coercive Control by Professor Jane Monckton Smith.
Coercive Controlling Behaviour (CCB)-
Traps people in relationships,
Creates a state of subjugation,
Creates what has been described as a kind of hostage srtuation,
RedU￿S choices and space for action.
Manipulates compliance,
Creates a relationship hierarchy.
Funding - There is uncertainty facing all charities because of changing criteria amongst some grant funders, and
with both PCC and NCC recommissioning during 2025-26. NDAS have developed a 3-year Fundraising Strategy
that is looking at varying income sources to increase public giving and corporate relationships, and investigating
opportunities to raise a trading income.
Partnerships and Networking
NDAS work collectively to identify gaps and collaborate to promote domestic abuse and sexual violence services
across Northumberland. For NDAS collaboration with our statutory and voluntary sector partners is essential to
achieving our aims to support all vidimslsurvNors of abuse and ensure resources are not duplicated. We are part
of Northumbertand Integrated Partnership {commissioned services). The Lighthouse Partnership Idome5tic abuse
and sexual violence services operating in Northumberland) with estsblished joint working and referral pathways:
> practical and emotional support for victimslsurvivors of domestic abuse and their children (NDAS)
> support for high risk victimslsurvivors and emergency refuge accommodation (Harbour)
> adult counselling services (Cygnus Support)
> specialist support ft)r victimslsurvivors of sexual violence and abuse (Grace - Rape Crisls)
> additional support for families (Acoms)
NDAS is also represented strategically with the Office of the Police and crime Commlssioner, and Northumberland
County Council, attending Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews and MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessm8nt
Conference)
We are also currently building alliances with other chaiities providing services in the North-East e.g. The Angelou
Centre, Impact Family Services and Wearside Women in Need to encourage a co-ordinated, holistic, approach
to supporting people experiencing domestic abuse as they often have complex needs and are at their most
vulnerable, and building on this as a vehicle to attract. and bid for. collaborative funding.
Conclusion
Success for NDAS = Survivors tell us the positive impact our services have had on their quality of life, the
reduction of risk they are living with, and improvements in their physical and mental health. They are better
èquipped when entering new relationships, more resilient and able to access support ft)r any future needs.
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Accommodation
Children
owerment and Self-esteem
Health and well-bein
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Work and Learnin
81%
Survivor Voices - We established the Survivors Voice group in 2023 which meets quarterly. The group is an
opportunity for clientslex-clients to meet for mutual support, to share issues and provide feedback on NDAS and
partner services.
NDAS Case Study
making a real impact: Janet, aged 61, living in rural north of Northumberland.
Perpetrator was no longer living in the home but was monitoring Janet remotely. Janet was married to
the perpetrator for over 20 years and was a victim of coercive control that had been going on for years.
Janet who lives in an extremely rural location in Northumberland was being controlled via electronic monitoring
equipment inside and outside her propety, she lives across 5 farmers, fields and is unable to speak openly on
the phone so face to face visits were arranged in a safe place. The DAP identified that the location was more
remote and inaccessible than anticipated. Janet responded well to face to face meetings and over time was able
to disclose more about her experiences and needs. Janet was suffering from mental health issues,. the DAP
advised Janet to visit her G.P. The GP prescribed medication which was welcomed by Janet. The safety plan
was adjusted to respond to the extensive electronic monitoring identified to address immediate concerns by having
the devices removed and a new safe internet installed. Janetwas supported in divorcing and separating finances.
The DAP attended court with Janet and liaised with Janet's solicitor to ensure special measures were put in place
to reassure Janet and ensure her safety at court. Janet was able to secure a financial offer to meet her needs
including ongoing maintenance payments until she reaches pension age and then pensions will be shared equally.
Janet was able to proceed to sell the propety and start to rebuild her life, ideally, she would like to move lo a local
town where she can access shops and support groups and is also keen to do some voluntary work.
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Rural West
Over the last year. we have had some changes to the West Practitroner due to roles changing. We have also had
a new building which we are now able to use to facilitste client visits, group work and counselling, this has been
positive as we have a permanent and appropriate place for clients to attend appointments. West DAP also
continues to use community venues or home (where it is safe to do so) when clients cannot attend our office.
Given the rurality of the area. the West DAP continues to travel into the rural areas to ensure that both
professionals and the public have access to our information- this makes travel significant at times.
This year NDAS have linked c105ety with the Police in the West part of Northumberland, this has had a significant
impact on working relationships and in tum, we believe, a positive impact on clients. We have been working
Glosely with the Police in area to engage clients together, link into each service for information and support and
ensure that teams have access to information if they need too.
Housing issues remain a theme in the west. This is in relation to lack of housing stock which prevents victims of
domestic abuse from been able to leave abusive relationships or escape harassment.
Themes around isolation have also been a factor raised within the west, in particularly in the rural areas. The
West DAP continues to link into community groups and services to support with this.
Monitoring and evaluation
Feedback from clients reflecting on the support they have received: ts impact and outcomes is used to refine our
services. Our Theory of Change and Outcomes Framework underpins our monitoring and evaluation systems.
We use the OASIS c8se management system which captures all client inGluding children and young people,.
information including Risk Assessments, Individual Safety and Support Plans, services delivered to meet
personalised goals, capturing outcomes achieved, Contact details and length of support. Risk Assessments are
reviewed to manage changes in levels of risk to ensure safety measures are in place, and concerns can be
escalated when appropriate. The Triangle Outcome STAR are completed with adult clients and the My STAR is
also used with children and young people. to provide a baseline of need and monitor progress or regression and
again inform personalised planning.
Domesti¢Abuse includes all kinds of damaging 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 theirchildren.
The main changes we aim to achieve with our work with 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
Below is the breakdown ofthe changes experienced by our clients in each of these nine key areas overthe course
of their support from us. For viclims of domestic abuse, no deterioration in these nine areas also counts as a
positive as they are often in a worsening situation whèn they finally ask for our help. Based on this the no
changelimprovement scores are:

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South East
Over the last year the South East continues to be busy for people who want to access face to face support. Our
DAP worker continues to utilise community settings to meet with clients as well as visiting at the home address
where it is safe to do so.
Multi-agency working has been of high importance over the last year. Our DAP worker has linked in with services
across the South East Locality including mental health services, health. probation, pride, and Children's Services.
This ensures thal services know where to access support when it comes to domestic abuse.
The importance of multi-agency working has been evidenl in working with clients for our South East DAP over the
last year who has seen an increase in clients who are working with Children's Services and the Police. This has
meant attending regular meeting with other professionals as an advocate for clients.
Another theme that has been evident throughout the South East has been informal child contacl arrangements
being used by perpetrators to push boundaries. misusing phone contact and threatening court proceedings.
Another consistent theme in the South Easl is around finances and people struggling financially after experiencing
domestic abuse. This can be in relation with the cost of living crisis and people finding it difficult to afford the
basics on their sole income. The DAP has also reported seeing ongoing financial control after separation, this
could be linked to housing, child benefits or other shared assets.
They also continue to ne￿Ork across the area by ensuring that our information is available to both professionals
and the public. Separately, our South East DAP worker continues lo linked into Low Newton prison to ensure that
women leaving prison know what domestic abuse service is availabSe in their area.
Rural North
Over the last year the North DAP continues to utilise the Family Hubs around the North of the county in order to
arrange face lo face appointments. She is also ulilising other facilities such as GP surgeries. She visits client's
hom8s when safe to do so and also offers telephone contact at client's requesl.
We have made changes to our areas since Ihe last report and now Ashington is covered within our North DAP'S
allocation are8. The reason for this is in relation to distance travelled by the DAP and as a result of this Morpeth
has been placed In the south east DAPS allocated area.
Travel remains significant in the North, given Ihe geography of the area and the rurality, however our DAP
continues lo branch out into new areas, ensuring that professionals and the public have access to our information.
This involves taking rural routes across the North of the county to ensure leaflets are dropped in all areas, as well
as linking in with services across the area. This year our North DAP has linked in with lols of servicés such as,
Northumberland Recovery Projéct. the Early Help Team, the primary mental health team and the Norlhumberland
Recovery College.
Themes across the North include the cost of living and the impact this has on clients been able to leave i.e.
difficulties finding or accessing appropriate housing or been unable to proceed with legal proceedings due to Sack
of funds.
Child contact and boundaries has been a theme across the year, including perpetrators using child conlact to
continua to contact the clients or threatening to take clients to court or refer to Children's Services unless they do
as they say.
Another theme which our North DAP has noted Ihroughout the year is clients whose self-esteem and mental
heallh have been affected by domestic abuse. The North DAP has completed self-esteem work with clients
whers required and has linked into counselling and mental health seNices as required.
Our North DAP has seen a more diverse client base over the Sast yeaf, this includes more men accessing the
service, older clients and two clients who identify as transgender. We have reached a hard of hearing client and
two clients who have dementia. These needs have encouraged us to Ihink outside of the box in regards to
taking referrals and building trust with the clients we are working with. We have completed referrals face to face
where there is a need and have identrfied some areas where a longer period of support may be required. We
have also had lo consider how best to share information and how to work with support networks in order to
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Outcome5
During 2024-25. NDAS has supported 555 adult victims of domestic abuse. an increase of 7/0 on the previous
ear with the ma'ori
of referrals from Rural Northumberland of the coun
Referrals
June
October
January
24
24
25
138
150
120
96
118
88
March
25
147
97
Annual
Totals
555
399
25
122
No. of referrals
Female
Male
Unknown
27
26
27
42
16-18
19-25
26-35
36-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Unrecorded
12
29
47
26
15
17
33
41
37
15
16
33
36
34
12
13
52
124
154
126
53
29
13
29
30
29
11
North
No, of service users referred in during
the
eriod
DA Pro
ramme started
DA Partici
ants Attended
West
No. of service users durin
DA Pro
ramme started
DA Partici
ants Attended
SouthlEa5t
No. of service users durin
DA Pro
ramme started
DA Partici
ants Attended
31
34
26
36
127
20
the
eriod
51
38
51
184
the
eriod
57
48
45
49
199
Practical and Emotional Support for victimslsurvivors
Building on numbers from 2023124 we have seen an increase this year of 70/0 giving a totsl of 555 now adult
clients su
orted.
Age
Q1
Q3
Q4
Cumulative
Total
12
ears and under
12
ears and under
13to17
ears
18to25
26to35
36to45
46to55
56to65
66to75
8ars
76
ears and over
Not ststed
Total
ears
28
101
139
78
48
ears
30
27
32
21
15
25
39
16
19
34
ears
ears
ears
19
13
555
Note - this total of 555 includes clients that were referred more than once.

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Therapeutlc Counselling
is provided for the children of Ihe adults we work with. Each child receives 12
counselling sessions which can be extended depending on need. Counselling helps children to cope wilh their
experiences in order to aid their recovery. rebuilding family relationships, support engagement in school and
reducing the risk of ongoing mental health issues and the risk of children and young people to become victims or
perpetrators themselves in later life. Our trauma informed, child-centred approach is tsilorecl to meet the individual
needs of each child. Through therapy children and young people are supported to express their feelings and
thoughts verbally or in silence using different mediums and therapeutic play. For children exposed to domestic
abuse the physical, psychological and emotional effects can be severe and long lasting. These sessions allow
the freedom to talk safely about experiences and provide support and skills to regulate emotions. The parent also
has the opportunity to understand how domestic abuse has affected their children. receiving support for them to
support Iheir children. The voices of children and young people are often lost in abusive situations and thes
sessions provide a safe environmenl for those voices to be heard.
Bespoke Interventlons - are also provided for sibling groups and indivicluals where counselling may not be
appropriate. Counselling and bespoke sessions take place in a purpose fitted room in our head office and across
the county in schools.
Prevention Our prevention work has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and with funding
from National Lottery it is secure for 3 years, the only issue being capacity wilh just one worker covering the whole
of Northumberland. NDAS delivers a range of educational sessions for children and young people in sGhools and
youth groups. Tragically, two years ago, Holly Newlon, a 15 year old girl who had recently moved to Ihe area, was
murdered by her former boyfriend who had followed her to Hexham, a market town where our office is based.
This murder has highlighted nationally the importance of prevention work to alert children and young people to
relationship abuse. Weekly sessions over 4 weeks. aimed al enabling children to develop positive and healthy
relalionships by understanding what unhealthylunsafe relationships look like including behaviour that perpetrates
violence towards women and girls. Session5 also provide an opportunity for children and young people to disclose
abuse and give them to the confidence to seek help in the future. Our prevention work empowers Ghildren and
young people to understand red flags. to recognise unsafe relalionships and empower them to make decisions
about relatlonships they are forming and break any misconceptions they have learnt about domestic abuse they
may have witnessed at home, leamt online or from Iheir peers. Any safeguarding issues raised are escalated
through established channels lo ensure the safety of the children and young people. We work closely with Police,
the Health and Well-being Teams and teachers across the county to deliver this training in Ilne with Personal,
Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) guidance.
There is increasing demand for this work which is highly valued by young people, their teachers and youth
workers. Three-year funding from National Lottery has allowed us to increase delivery to reach more children
and young people including using online resources developed in partnerships with The Access Group in the
new academic year 2025.
Trainlng and Awareness
A fundamental aspect of our work is raising awareness and understanding of
domestic abuse with professionals and the general public across Northumberland, and through collaboration with
slrategic partners lo campaign for changes in strategy and policy on a regional and national level.
We run traininglawareness sessions for professionals and community groups to create greater understanding of
domestic abuse to help them identify victims and refer them on to specialist services. Most recently we have
developed a specific offer for health services promoting Ihe issue of older adults affected by domeslic abuse, the
signs and flags to look out for and publicising the NDAS service for older adults. We aro looking to promote
traininglawareness raising with the corporate sector including the recruitment of DA Champions as a point of
contact for viclimslsurvivors within the organisation. In doing this we aim to increase awareness, challenge and
reduce the social stigma associated with abuse and make it easier for victimslsurvivor5 to speak out and know
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Our work
During 2024-25, of all NDAS referrals, 440/0 were in the southeast, with 56 % of referrals from the rural areas in
the west and north of the county. the percentage remains the same as that of 202312024.
During the same period. 35 % of self-referrats were from the southeast and 650A were received from rural areas.
An increase in referrals from rural areas which accounted for 630A during 2023-24.
Practical and Emotional Support for Adult victimslsurvivors:
The Inltial Response Team (IRT) respond to all calls for help as a friendly actrve listener, with a welcoming voice,
that believes and understands. A risk assessment is undertaken to identty immediate risk and begin planning to
put a safety plan in place. From the first call. victims/suNivors will have regular contact and support. We receive
over 200 calls each month from victims asking for our support and professionals asking for advice and guidance.
Not all calls lead to a referral but often involve providing advice and signposting.
Domestlc Abuse Practitioners (DAP) provide one-to-one practical and emotional support for up to 3 months, at
times longer depending on their need. Support needs are identified and an Independent Safety and Support
Plan is created with the victimlsurvivor. During 2023-24, NDAS developed an OlderAdults Service forthose aged
65+ responding to their unique needs, which was funded as a pilot by the Home Office. This is now incorporated
in our overall service offer. The support provided addresses:
Housing - achieving a safe housing situation whether that is accessing a pla￿ in refuge, moving to a
new propety or staying in their home but implementing safety measures e.g. Occupation Order,
Restraining Orders etc. through court.
Finance - putting in place a personal income stream via benefits or setting up a new bank account,
victimslsurvivors often do not have their own bank accounts and have no access to money even if they
are working.
Legal
supporting victimslsurvivors through the legal systetn e.g. protection orders, criminal justice
process, child contact, court appearances etc.
Advocacy - liaising with Adult and Child Social Care, Earty Help, schools, police, GP'S and other
healthlmental health services.
DAP'S also seek to work with clients to address emotional and wellbeing areas:
Mental health needs
Loneliness and isolation
Low self-esteem and confidence
Domestic Abuse Programmes Both individual and group support is provided to help clients recover from the
psychological impacts of the abuse and to help prevent new abusive relationships being formed. We run specialist
programmes.. The Freedom Programme, Freedom Forever and The Recovery Toolkit and Older Adults
Programme which are designed to improve self-esteem, mental health and well-being in order to break the cycle
of abuse. for some the cycle began in childho¢)d. The programmes increase awareness of abuse, help
victimslsurvivors to recognise their own experiences. and helps them to let go of feelings of shame. Through
improved personal resilience victimslsurvivors are more able lo plan for the future and avoid future abusive
relationships.
Children and Young People's Service Offer We have a distinct service offer for children and young people,
recognised as victims in their own right under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021:

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FUNDING 2023 12024
FUNDING 202412025
Local Grant Funder5
Local Grant Funders
• Statutory Funding NCC
Statutory Funding NCC
• Statutory Funding PCC
National Grant Funders
• Statutory Funding PCC
National Grant Funders
39
1 £49K, 13
£53
14
£219K,
57%
1230K, 62%
4X, 15
Need
Demand for our services continues despite our extensive prevention work with children and young people. During
2024 - 25 we supported 555 adult victimslsurvivors of domeslic abuse, 31 children with therapeutic counselling
and provided preventative educalional sessions to approx. 3,500 (2000, 2023-24) children and young people in
schools and community groups.
For victims, acknowledging they are experiencing domeslic abuse is very hard, with social stigma and a sense of
shame often preventing victims seeking help. For those living rural and isolated parts of Northumberland seeking
help and accessing services is even more of a challenge.
Northumberland covers an area of 5,013 km2 bordering Scotland in the north, Cumbria in the west, County
Durham in the south, and the cities of Newcastle and Gateshead in the east.
Approx. 970/0 of Northumberland is classed as rural and houses 50Vo of the population, 3 % is urban and
contains the other 50'/0.
Northumberland has on average 63 people per km, compared with a nalional average of 413 peoplelkm,.
Northumberland has an older than average population (230/0 aged 65+ compared to 170/0 nationally)
Unemployment levels are higher than the national average
Lrfe expectsncy ranges from 51 years up to 74 y8ars depending on the part of the county
The Scale of the Need according to SafeLives Dataset 2023 -
2.1 million people aged 16 and over in England and Wales experienced some form of DA
1.4 million female15.7 % of women) victims and 751,000 male victims {3.2'/0 of men)
1.5 million DA related incidents and crimes were recorded by police in England and Wales
242 DA-related deaths were recorded be￿een April 2022 and March 2023 which includes 93 suspected
victim suicides following DA
2.5 years is the average time victims at high risk of serious harm or murder live with DA before getting help.
These numbers are indicative as domestic abuse remains a largely hidden crime which goes unreported;
less than 24 % is reported to the police.

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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, originally
established by local women has existed for over 20 years. We are a local. grass-roots charity. 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 medium-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 over 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,
Vislon and activities
Our vision is that all victims of domestic abuse in Northumberland, and their children, will be protected; survivors
8mpowered; and communities educated on the diversity and impact of dornestic 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.
Understsnding
We understand what you are experiencing. Our staff are here to listen and help.
We will make sure you stay safe and will help you to make plans to ensure your safety.
We will help you to find your voice and gain confidence and independence.
Working with you, and with other local partner organisations, we will find the right support.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
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Chair's Executive Statement
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Hello and Welcome
This yearwe organised our first Conference bringing together delegates from multiple agencies in Northumberland
and with internationally recognised expert on Coercive Control, Prof Jane Monckton-smith. The feedback from
the statutory and voluntary agencies who joined us was ex￿lIent.
The Board of Trustees held an Awayday with facilitation and support from Rhona Still to look at its structure and
function and to identify areas that we can strengthen. Catherine Marchant and Brian Harrison have stepped down
this year, due to work commitments. and Jane Pikett joined the Board with her experience in Media and
Communication, helping us to raise the profile of NDAS. In the autumn we will have a recruitment drive to find
further Trustees who can bring us other specific skills.
After many years at NDAS in a variety of roles, our Finance and Funding Manager Ann Connors left to pursu8
new ventures, and we thank her for her considerable contribution to NDAS.
Our Patron of many years Vera Baird stepped down this year and we thank her for her great support, but were
delighted lo welcome our new Patrons. Joe Morris MP and Mary Ann Rogers.
In June, we moved back into our newly refurbished office, now with an inviting and vefsatile training room and
improved office facilities for staff. The project was generously supported by the wider Northumberland community,
and we invited them along to see the result.
Our Capital assets have increased to include the additional value of the office refurbishment. The National Lottery
Grant has also been accrued in accordance with the Charity SORP in this financial year for 25126. It is included
within our unrestricted reserves. With grants we are in a good financial position for 25126 but with the uncertainty
of continued statutory funding, we have had to be cautious in our expansion of services as we prepare for 26127.
It has been another successful year, and we send a sincere thank you to all our staff and volunteers for their part
in helping so many people affected by domestic abuse in Northumberland.
Helen Milner MBE
Chair NDAS

Northumberland Domestjc Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Contents
Page
Chairfs Executive Statement
Trustees, Annual Report
2-13
Indepéndent Examinerfs Report
14
Statement of Financial Activities
15
Balance Sheet
16
Cashftow Ststement
17
Notes to Financial Statements
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Company Number: 06431269
Northumberland Domestic Abuse SeNices Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Unaudited Trustees. Report and Financial Statements
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Trustees, Report (Continuedj
For the year ended 31 March 2025
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees (who are also directors of Northumberland DomesticAbuse Services Ltd forthe purpose of company
law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance with 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 give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitsble 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 Stsndards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements: and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charitsble 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 .
Signed on behalf of the Board
Helen Milner
Chair
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Independent Examiner's report to the members of Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
For the year ended 31 March 2025
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended
31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 15 to 28.
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 Acl 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
14515}Ib) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
Since the company s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl 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 accounts do not accord with those records; or
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
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 understsnding of the accounts to be reached.
Craig Henderson
S&W Audit
Date
17 Queens Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE11RN
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Statement of Financial Activities fln¢O￿oratsng the Income and Expenditure Account)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations
Charitable activities
Investment income
6,497
131,386
5,270
6,497
7,957
208,884 340,270 470,906
5,270
4.490
Total income
143,153
208.884 352,037 483,353
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6,061
383,955 390,016 383,151
Total axpenditure
6.061
383.955 390,016 383,151
Net Incomel(expendituro)
137,092
(175,071 ) (37,979 ) 100,202
Transfers
14
55,030
(55.030)
Net movements in funds
192,122
(230,101 ) { 37,979) 100,202
Reconciliatlon of funds
Total funds brought forward
190.275
341.604 531,879 431,677
Total funds carried forward
382,397
111,503 493,900 531.879
The Statement of Financial Acttvities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of lotal
recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Non-current assets
Tangible fixed assets
10
54,264
4,220
Current assets
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
11
86,320
293,675
70,288
153,051
386,599
450,283
539,650
Liablllties
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
12
(10,647) (11,991)
Net current assets
439.636
527,659
Total assets less total liabilltles
493,900
531,879
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
111,503
382,397
341,604
190,275
14
493.900
531,879
For the year ending 31 March 2025 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
accordance with section 476.,
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect
to accounting records and the preparation of accounts
The financial Statements were approved by the trustees on
and signed on their behalf by:
Helen Milner
Chair
Company Number 06431269
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Net cash flow from operating activities:
N&t cash provided by operating activities
17
28.167
20.984
Cash flow5 from investment activities
Interest re￿1vable and investment income
PurGhase of tsngible fixed assets
5,270
4,490
156.073 ) (4.220)
Net cash flow from investing activities
(50,803)
270
Net increasè in cash and cash equivalents
(22,636 )
21,254
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
386.599
365,345
Cash and cash equivalents at thè end of the year
363.963
386,599
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la company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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 charitie5 preparing their accounts in accord8nce with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October
2019, Charities SORP IFRS 102). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 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
othewise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). 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 consistenlly 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
monilored 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 aslde by the Trustees for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each designaled fund is set out in the notes to the financlal statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors
which have been raised by the company for parlicular 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 2025
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 perfomiance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably
and it is probable that the income will bè re￿ived.
Inwme from charitable activities includes income received under contract or where entitlement to grant
funding is subject to specific perfomance 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 certainty. Income
received to delivér services over a specffic period covering more than one financial year ts accounted for
over the specific period. relaled expenditure is accounted when incurred.
Investment income relates to interest eamed 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 infomation 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 Snd 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 (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of
operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fjxed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost. less estimated
residual value. of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful lrfe.
All asséts indtvidually costing more than £1,000 are capitalised. unless paid directly 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 (Contlnued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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 pasl
event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due lo 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 at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.11 Pensions
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 Ststement of Financial Activities.
1.12 Tax
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is
considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule S 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 Abusè Services Ltd
{a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ènded 31 March 2025
Legal status
Northumberland Domestic Abuse seNi￿s Ltd is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England
and Wales, (No 06431269) and not having a share capitsl. 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.
Cornparative statement of financial activities as restated
Un￿striCted 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
367,890 383.1S1 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 fO￿ard
154.068
277,609 431,677 314,646
Total funds carried forward
190,275
341.604 531,879 431,677
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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 2025
Donations
2025
2024
7.957
Donations
6,497
6,497
7,957
Income from charltable activities
2025
2024
Grant income
340,270
470,906
340.270
470,906
Grant income was received from the following funders:
The Community Foundation Tyne and Wear and Northumberland
Northumberland County Council Community Chest
The Henry Smith Charity
Office of the Police and Crirne Commissioner Northumbria- Supporting Victim
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Northumbria- Domestic Abuse &
Sexual Violence Community Fund
Karbon Homes
Northumberland County Council
The Sir James Knott Trust
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA)
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 lo develop healthy & safe relationships
Garfield Weston Foundation
The National Lottery Community Fund - Awards for All
Lloyds Bank Foundation
Ballinger Charitable Trust
Sara Charlton Foundation
Other grants <£9,000
40,000
10,000
19,950
31,010
30,000
24,700
11,000
49,434
9,000
50,000
31,400
18,991
49,434
9,000
80,000
77,200
50,120
30,000
20,000
25.000
15,000
10,000
97,136
22,801
340,270
470,906
During the year ended 31 March 2025, £85,000 (2024 - £153.051) of grants have been recognised as income in
the financial stalements as the recognition criteria for income had been met. Cash ft)r 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 (Continuedj
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Investment income
2025
2024
Interest receivable on cash deposits
5.270
4,490
Analysis of expenditure charitable activities
2025
2024
Staff costs
Rent and rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenan
Postage and stationary
Telephone and computer charges
Advertising
Travelling expenses
Leg81 and professional fees
Training
Accountancy
Sundry expenses and other office supplies
Subscriptions
Bank charges
303.733
12,025
2,243
2,766
4,064
3.079
4,244
834
16.212
3,923
1,387
9,604
21,061
963
3,878
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
1,384
390,016
383,151
Net incomel(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging.,
2025
2024
Independent examiners fee
2.750
2.500
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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 2025
Analysis of staff costs, trustee remuneration and expenses, and the cost of key management
personnel
staff costs were as follows-.
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security Gosts
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:
2025
Number
2024
Number
Charitable activities
13
11
During the year no (2024- 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 the year (2024 - £nil).
No trustees were reimbursed expenses during the year (2024 - £nil). No charity trustee received payment
for professional or other services supplied to the charity (2024- £nil).
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £123,407 12024
£110,393).
10.
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold
Improvements
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
4,220
56,073
4,220
56,073
At 31 March 2025
60,293
60,293
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
6,029
6,029
At 31 March 2025
6,029
6,029
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
54,264
54,264
At 31 March 2024
4,220
4,220
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Northumb6rland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
{a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Debtors
2025
2024
Accrued income
Prepayments
85,000
1,320
153.051
86,320
153,051
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
Social security & pension oreditor
3,690
6,957
3,950
8.041
10,647
11,991
13. Pension costs
The charitsble company operates a defined contribution pension scheme, during the period contributlons
of £12,350 (2024 - £11.829) were paid into the scheme. At the year end, £nil was payable to tha pension
provider.
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Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services Ltd
(a company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Contlnued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
14.
Fund reconciliation
For the year ended 31 March 2025
At 1 April
2024
At 31March
2025
Income Expenditure Transfers
Unrestricted funds
190,275
143,153
(6,061 )
55,030
382,397
Restricted funds
Initial Response
Personalised Support
Supporting Children and Young People
Prevention and awareness
Back Office
Client welfare funds
Office Refurbishment
671
8,523
2,379
5,000
85,000
930
9,000
5,954
63,870
12,690
50,120
152,734
1.206
55,030
(5,283 )
(170,231 )
(10,311 )
(50,1201
(147,734)
(276)
114,884
5,000
80,000
9,000
(55,030)
341.604
208,884
{ 383,955 > (55,030) 111.503
531,879
352,037
(390.016)
493,900
Total
For the year ended 31 March 2024
At 1 Aprll
2023
At 31March
2024
Income Expenditure Transfers
Unrestrlcted funds
154.068
47.248
(15,261 )
4,220
190,275
Restrlcted funds
Initial Response
Personalised Support
Supporting Children and Young People
Prevention and awareness
Back Office
Client welfare funds
Office Refurbishment
CRM system
5,954
63,870
12,690
50,120
152,734
1,206
55,030
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 )
120,913)
(48,822)
(3,113 )
69,111
117,200
500
54,250
(4.220 )
(3,930)
277,609
436,105
(367.890 ) (4,220) 341,604
Total
431,677
483,353
(383,151 )
531.879
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Notes to the Financial Ststements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
14.
Fund reconciliation fcontlnued)
Initial Response- This is ourteam who takelrecetve all of the referrals from the websrte 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 tearn of Domestic Abuse Practitioners (DAPS) 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 Northumberland
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 leaming 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 for victims 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 Offi￿r, office manager and CEO to help
support (and fund) the delivery of our seNices and oversee its governan￿.
Client welfare funds- Funds for client welfare.
Office Refurbishment - For future office refurblshment.
CRM system - For the new CRM system
15. Analysls of net assets between funds
Year ended
1 March 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2025
Current assets
Current liabilities
393,044
(10,647)
111,503
504,547
(10,647)
382.397
111,503
493,900
15. Analysis of net assets between funds
Year ended 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
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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 2025
16. Related party transactions
There have been no related party transactions in the year.
17. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2025
2024
Net Ideficit)Isurplus for the period
(37,979)
100,202
Adjustments for:
Interest receivable
Depreciation of tangible assets
Decreasel(Increase) in debtors
(Decrease)Ilncrease in Creditors
(5,270) { 4,490)
6,029
66,731 (76,151)
{ 1,344)
1,423
Net cash used in operating activities
28,167
20,984
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