COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 06498953 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1123337 WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 March 2024
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limitsd by Guarantee Financial Statsments Year ended 31 March 2024 Page Trustees, annual report (incorporating the directovs report) Independent examiner's report to the trustees Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) 12 13 Statement of financial position 14 Notes to the financial statements 15 The following pages do not form part of the financial statements Detailed statement of financial activrties 23 Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities 24
WE:ARE Women's Empowennent And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustses. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) Year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Chairfs report It is with great pleasure that I present this annual report about the story of WE'.ARE for the year as it empowers women to Rise, Reclaim and Recover through the skills, leadership and inspiration of Jacky and Donna. ' Freedom to wear, share, not care, No more despair Walking on sand instead of eggshells Sleeping on softness instead of a hard pla Opening doors to smiles instead of glares Watching what I'd like to watch on TV Eating what and when I'd like to eat Going to bed at night instead of the early hours Choosing instead of aayS pleasing, Pondering instead of pandering, Glorious, victoriouslll These words were written by Jacky from the eXperienS she hears daily from women who are part of the family that makes up VVE'.ARE as they work their way through the pathway of programmes. This poem amongst others, will be published shortly - a big shout out to Miss Yankey. The words convey the inspirational work that Jacky, Donna, and now Kirsty, perform joyfully and tirelessly to help women recover from the torture of domestic violence. Together, with the survivors, they create this freedom from despair, liberation from a hard place, and the ability to ¢ale and think and ponder. I share yourjoy as I write these words, and you ad and digest them, as we together reflect on the joy of freedom and the ability to become our authentic self. This is what WE:ARE does. On behalf of my fellow trustees, I want to thank the Brandwwd Centre for giving us a home, the authors of the programmes who inspire us with their insights, the many other organisations who partner with us, our emerging volunteers and everyone involved in the production of our forthcoming book 'Words from Warrior Women., Our funders are remarkably supportive and we salute them all especially our main funder The National Lottery. This year we also received funding from Birmingham City Council through the Domestic Abuse Community Grant Programme.
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report Ilncorporating the Directorfs Report) (C¢11nu¢d) Year ended 31 March 2024 This last year has finalty seen us recovered from the epidemic with a better mix of virtual and to face programffEs and we look forward to the future with confidence. It could well be that 2024 is a year of change and any opportunty Ihat our community offers. l)oth locally and nationally to overcome the gender hierarchy that creates male Violen will be passionately embraced by all of us at WE:ARE. Vve look forward to pamper days in July and December and our AGM in September, celebrating our 21 st Anniversary and the release of our book. One more final word about Jacky and Donna? As well as being incredibly knowledgeable about trauma and recovery, they have the skills to deliver and the atts'tude to create what we are at heart- a family joined together and created out of love and kindness. Dr Andrew Coward Chair Objectives and activities April 1st 2021- 31st March 2022 The actNities of the charity during the past year are set out in the following paragraphs. At all times in planning our activities the chanty has referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and how the aclivities will contribute to the overall aims and objectives we have set. Achievements and performance Management Commentary Folward We started the year nts'ng a space in a lovety new venue and offering extra fa-tface programmes to keep up with demand and the wishes of women who wanted more in-person sessions. We love the performan element of delivering programmes and the addib'onal eatIVe resources that we provide.. so we were delighted to bring My Life. Our Healing Home and Healing Togelher off the zoom platfomi and into such a lovely new welcoming spa. Whether ifs red flags for the waming signs session, Oscar statues, popcom and red carpets for the persuader sessions or a wide range of self-care items, we love to bring some playfulness into what can othep4vise be difficult topics. The zoom sessions are enhanced with sing-a longs. affirmations and breathing exercises so they too have the Jacky and Donna experience to Ihten the h)ad so to speak. We ended the year welcryning a wonderful new member to our team. Kitsty has come at just the right time as we have quite a few events planned for our 21st anniversary. Kirsty has already made such a difference and will be a real asset to WE:ARE.
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (Mntlnuedj Year ended 31 March 2024 Achlevements and performance (contlnued) Our programme delivery throughout the year was as follows: Pathway of programmes - From Leaving to Healing 11-week Freedom Programme explores the abusive tactics, controlling behaviours and belief systems of the personas of the dominator and the effects on women and children's health and well-being. The end of each session studies the non-abusive counterpart looking at what a relationship built on equality and respect looks and feels like. 8 programmes were delivered throughout the year. Everyone either had a copy of the book 'Living With The Dominatorf and the accompanying workbook of the pre- paid code to to access them online. 12-week Own My Life Programme is an innovative, creative, and educational course. It supports women in regaining ownership of their lives when they have been subjected to domestic abuse. This is done through short videos, structured discussions, group and individual activities, and a comprehensive learning journal. The Own My Story Journal provides women with space for reflective practice and includes all the information provided throughout the course. This becomes an ongoing resource for women after the course has finished. 4 programmes were delivered throughout the year. 6-week Healing Together Programme The aim is to know how the body and brain can work together to bring more calmness and focus when you need and want it. This programme combines trauma- informed principles with: Relational approaches, Neurosclence and Attachment models. programmes were delivered throughout the year. 10-week 'Our Healing Home, programme helps mothers safely explore the impact domestic abuse has had on themselves and their children and explores strategies for healing and repairing the relationship which has been undermined and sabotaged by the perpelrator. Weekly sessions consist of a range of group discussions, exercises and videos and further activities to do at home with their children. 2 Pilot Programmes were delivered throughout the year. Everyone was given a copy of Kats Silverton's book, 'There's No Such Thing As Naughty,. Vth more research available on the effects of living under a regime of power and control there is an IncasInglY growing need to put in place strategies and programmes to ensure the healing and rebuilding process is not left out when looking at preventative strategies. We recognise the long term and pervasive impact of domestic abuse and the need for a safe space to be able to process and express what has happened and to have those experiences validated. The need for longer t8rm funding to ensure safe, consistent, nurturing relationships and environments is all the more evident so that women can heal and thrive. Successful outcomes teach us that with the right support domestic abuse does not have to mean a life sentence for women and children and that recovery and healing is possible.
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conllnuad) Year ended 31 March 2024 Achievements and pèrformance (condnued) Other Actlvlties, partnershlp worklng and workshops Our Book Club delivered by Delightful Donna encourages adIng and discussions but also has Donna's extra added sparkle that makes it so special. The latesl book was 'Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens who quotes 'lt is a mystery. a love story, and a courtroom drama. but it is primarity about self-reliance. survival. and how isolation affects human behaviour. Since our species is a social mammal, VR have strong genetic tendencies to belong to a group of tightly bonded family and friends.. With lottery funding we were able to buy everyone a copy of the book. Our Art Group delivered by Hollyz Artz runs every Friday on Zoom with in-person sessions delivered monthly and on special occasions. We sent art packs out to the women on the art group to ensure they had the resources to be able to participate. We love seeing the art created each week which are posted on a closed Facebook group so that women can connect in-between sessions.
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Achlevements and perforniance (contlnued) Partnership Worklng The Brandwood Centre started delivering our volunteer project in November 2023 with an array of opportunities available including course mentor. administration, meet and greet. general assistant, office assistant, illustrator and other opportunities as they arise. It is a great next step in feeling valued, developing new skills and increasing confidence after domestic abuse. The centre also has train-twain project on site and a job Coach so it all ties in nicely with next steps. Universlty of Bimiingham We continue as co-researchers with the RAV {Risk, Abuse and Violen Research Programme) Team led by Caroline Bradbury-Jones, Professor of Gender Based Violen and Health. This is our third collaboration with the team. We have been involved in conducting a research study on the remote legal support ser¥1, WEPROTECT. The seNice. developed by the Domestic Abuse Alliance, provides legal assistance to domestic abuse suNivors. We have been inteNiewing women nationally who have used the service to gain insights of their experience. The findings of this study will inform whether the WEPROTECT service works regarding re-victimisation and mental wellbeing. Champs Consuft (Ruth Cooper-Dlcksonl delivered four free workshops for us throughout the year and as always were well attended by our groups with lots of great feedback. Sessions included.. Imposter Syndrome Exploring Your Inner Critic Breathe to Manifest Self-love and Compassion Breathe to Shift Stress and Anxiety TAWS (The Active Wellbeing Society) Break The Chain - One Billion Rising. On Feb 14th 2024 in collaboration with TAWS we once again organised Bimingham's 'One Billion Rising. event in the City Centre. 1 in 3 women across the world will be abused during her lifetime. Thavs ONE BILLION VVOMEN AND GIRLS. Every February we rise in solidarity with other women across the world, we rise to end violence against women and girls. we dance for freedom and to raise awareness. Throughout the year we rehearsed the dance routine to 'Break the Chain,, we designed t-shirts, we made banners, we were preparedl It was an amazing day thanks to all the women who took part. This year it landed on half term, so chIldn were able to join us. To see them dancing and singing along to 'This is my body, my body's holy, no more excuses, no more abuses, we are mothers, we are teachers, We are beautiful, beautiful creatures, was amazing. younger ones were just happy to be dancing alongside their mothers. Thanks to Nicky Brennan BCC Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalities, for promoting the event and taking part. Beacon Famlly Services We linked with Beacon Family Services to offer their Lumin&us~ Subscription Boxes to families. Each month, for six months. families who enrolled in the program will receive a cafUllY curated box of resources designed to provide parents of children aged 2 to 10 years with a unique blend of expert advice and play therapy activities, fostering emotional wellbeing. They are especially for children displaying signs of anxiety and trauma and parents who may be struggling to make sense of their child's behaviour or experiencing stress and anxiety themselves. BREW HAHA For the 2nd year running we celebrated Intemational Women's Day alongside BREW HAHA with a sell-out audience at Attico Brew in Stirchley. The event was a fundraiser for our project raising £1000. We were entertained by a fabuk)us all-female line up giving their time to support other women. Wth an array of wonderful raffle prizes, non-stop laughter and being amongst so many wonderful people it was a fantastic evening. Poetry Prescribed We almost have a finished book! Let me introduce 'Words from Warrior Women, It will be available on download and paperback very sth)n so keep your ears and your wallets opèn ready for our release date. We have learned so much during this process which was a lot longer than the original plan of a pamphlet of poems, but the writing didn't stopl So we carried on! We have loved
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conllnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Achl•vements and perforniance (¢tinued} working alongside Miss Yankey who delivered our workshops. mtivaied us and kept the momentum going, Empathi c Editor Rusti L Lehay for guidan and preparing it ready for print and all the women who opened their hearts so that others might understand and to send hope and solidarity to those who do. We are very much looking forward to seeing it in book fomi and sharing it with the world. Travel For West Midlands Women experiencing domestic abuse are more than three times as likely to move into financial hardship than women who are not expellencing domestic abuse. Often. perpetrators weaponise financial processes after separab'on to retain control over their ex-partner. mix that with the cost of living crisis and paying £4.40 a day for a bus ticket can make it difficult to attend programmes. During the past 6 months we have worked in partnership with TFWM to supply 3 months of free travel for women on our programmes. It has been a lifeline for those who have taken part. In total 48 women accessed the passes. Britlsh Museums We enrolled in the British Museums Community Welcome Pass scheme which enables groups to expk)re the city's museums for free. We arranged a visit for families to Thinktank Museum. With ticket prices for adults £15.501.50 and children £7.50-£13.50 it is beyond many family's budget so it was wonderful to have free passes. Wth four floors to explore induding MiniBrum the child-sized mini city. Birmingham's industrial past and dinosaurs it was a fabulous day. Our second trip was child free during school hours. A Walk & Talk along the canals ending at Sarehole Mill where we had the most amazing tour of the Mill, learning at>out the history of the area, followed by a walk around the grounds. Vle then headed back to the Mill's café for Pizza. chips. and drinks. It was a wonderful day full of laughter and chatter and connections. Some of the other museums on the list were not open for a number of reasons so we hope to be able to visit them this year as we have had the passes extended for another year. Chlldren's HQ Children's HQ hosted a summer paty event for families who attend our project. wrth a range of fun activities, games, crafts and a lovety lunch we had a wonderlul day. Special thanks to Suze from Kings Heath Scene CIC for organising. Party Tlmel On December 8th we held our Christrnas Pamper Paty. Cornped by Barbara Nice we had the most amazing day where everyone was pampered with haircuts, nails. facials, sports massage, back massage. mehndi, waxing. threading and tinting all free. Special guests included Scarlett Allen-Horton, Miss Yankey, Nicky Brennan and Helen Kelly our Lottery Officer who spoke with many of the women about how our project had supported them. What a wonderful day everyone had being pampered.
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limltsd by Guarantse Trustses, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Achievements and performance (coneinuod) Conforences Attended In April we attended 'Links between Domestic Abuselsuicide Conference,. WMPCC commissioned report into the link between domestic abuse and suicide with West Midlands Police which was carried out by the University of Blrmingham. Key stakehoklers were invited to attend and listen to expert speakers, who shared the latest knowledge, research and innovation across the subject. Lots of women from our programmes took part in the research so it felt fitting to attend on their behalf. In July we attended the National Women's Aid Conference. it was a great opportunity to hear from the amazing speakers and network with so many amazing organisations from around the country. Jess Phillips gave us a shout out from the stsge which was funny and fabulous as there was 100's of organisations from around the UK present and we were probably the smallest one there, so it felt great to have our work recognised amongst our peers. In November we attended BSCP (Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership) Practitioners, Conference Working as Partners to Safeguard Children from Domestic Abuse,. With key safeguarding experts from Police. Education, Children & Families, Health and domestic abuse organisations there was a wide range of workshops to attend closing with 8 panel providing many thought-provoking discussions into how providers can work together to safeguard children and young people. The Year Ahead We have recently trained in a new programme.. Own My Life Employability, written by Natslie Collins who wrote the Own My Life Course. Having a job is a big part of being able to own our lives. It's why an abuser will often make working impossible. Wlhile generic employability courses do not focus on the specific needs and challenges that survivors face, Own My Life Employability aims to focus direGt5y on these. to give women the best chance of employment, thinking about employment or going back to work after a leave of absence due to domestic abuse. This fits in perfectly with our volunteer project with the Brandwood Centre. We will be piloting Own My Life Employability in September 2024. ECO Birmingham: We will be running a 6-week walking project with ECO Birmingham tsking in the nature trails in the area and producing art work along the way. Our Healing Home: We will continue io pilot our new Programme 'Our Healing Home, and work on producing a workbook to go alongside the programme. 21st Anniversary Events: To celebrate our 21st year of supporting women we are planning tsvo celebration pamper events for women who attend our programmes, one in July and one in December. We are currently fundraising for both. Poetry Book launch: Our poetry book 'Words from varriOr Women, will be launched at our AGM on September 20th 2024. It will be on sale on Amazon. We will be promoting it on our social Media channels in the weeks beforehand. University of Birmingham Research: We will be once again working alongside the RAV team on an NIHR Global Health programme and we will be joined by a group of women from WE:ARE who will be part of a survivor panel. This will be our fourth collaboration with the RAV team.
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (conthjuodj Year ended 31 March 2024 Achievements and performance f¢ontlnued) We'd like to thank The National Lottery for funding our project and special thanks to our Lottery Officer Helen Kelly for her support. understsnding and for showing a real interest in the work we do. Sadly, Helen will be leaving us in June as she goes on secondment to another role. We very much look fOard to meeting our new officer Donna Adams and introducing her to our project and the women who attend our programmes and activities. Iwe'd also like to thank our trustees who are there to support and guide us every step of the way. And as always thanks to all the Wse Warrior Women who tum up each day to take part in programmes, workshops, and activities all whilst trying to navigate a system that still doesn't fully understsnd the difficulties women face through domestic abuse, coercive control and post separation abuse. Women and consequently their children are at the heart of our vision. Living a life free from fear is a basic human right and all our work is b8sed on reclaiming that right. We end with the words of our latest Freedom Programme graduate: Dear Wise Warrior Woman You may be wondering if participatlng in the Freedom Programme is the right step for you. Wiat happened to you was ages ago, right? You've rnoved on. You're not like the women you see that have been abused on the telly. He never hit you, so how can it be Domestic V¢olence? Let me tell you that you are mistakan.. and I learnt Ihis very quickly. The Freedom Programme is just what I needed. Up unts'l l attended I'd always felt shame, alone and so very very stupid. How could I have let this happen to me? How could I have let this happen to my child? Vvhy couldn't I see what he was like? My Freedom Programme facilitators Donna and Jacky first enveloped me in a warm welcoming hug and then led me through an insightful journey and for that I will be forever grateful to them. The sessions can be tough; they can be emotive., but most of all they have been joyous! I 'attended' the virtual sessions which easily fit around my other cornmitments. The sessions involve group work and a tonne of retlection, but there's also a bit of Zoom Karaoke (muted so don't worry about being Judged for your singing talents. or in my case lack of!) and valuable self-care tips too. The beauty for me was that there was no pressure to share my personal story, in fact it's taught by using a fictional character 'Jane' and various incantstions of her abuser.. '8astard Barry, being my fave. So If you are at that crossroads.. shall I go or not.. I would say 'Do ly. You are brave You are worthy You are strong , and fina15y you are Freel
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conlrnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Flnanclal vIeW General The total income for the charity. grants and donations, during the year was £144.174 (2023: £156,867). Of this £101.878 is from grants reported as restricted. Total expenditure vS £108,973 (2023: £99,801). Of this £101.221 relates to specific grants e1ved. including those received in prior periods. and is reported as stricted. The net result was a surplus for the year of £35.201 (2023: £57.066). This amount has been added to ieserves leaving a balance carried fOard for future use of £156,272 of whh £121,421 is considered unrestricted and £34,851 restricted. Acknowledgements We are ever grateful to National Lottery Community Fund-Reaching Communities Midlands Region for ongoing funding. We have witnessed so many lrfe changing moments for women and children in that time which would not have been possible without this grant. We are also grateful to Bimingham City Council Peoples Health Trust, University of Bimingham and our many other donors vtho provided funding for programmes and creative activities. Reserves Policy The charity's current policy is to hold sufficient reserves to ensure that we can meet our liabilities in the event of the charity's closure - CUentty assessed at £29k (main5y redundancy costs) plus three months running costs assessed at £30k. The Current reserves level of £121.421 is currently above this target but in the conts'nuing difficult economic situats.on the trustees consider are taking a prudent approach to expenditure. The tntstees will keep the situation under review. Structure. govemance and management WE'.ARE Women's EmpowemRnt And Recovery Educators Ltd is a company limited by guarantee govemed by its Memorandum and Arttcles of Association dated 11 February 2008 and is registered as charity with the Charities Commission. The charity. previously known as Allens Croft Project, changed its name on 11 Juty 2019. Oryanlsatlon The Board of Trustees meets bi-monthly. (The Project Manager has delegated authority for day to day operats'onal and business matters). Signtficant decisions are dealt with by the Board. Related Parties The current board of trustees are all professionals who are mainly either currently involved with or who have rentlY retired from the NHS. 11 is possible that at some times there will be work carried out for organisations in which the directors have significant influence and as such will need to be reported.
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Structure, governance and management (contlnued) Funding The Company receives grants from various grant making bodies in order to assist with salaries and pay for various activities. It also receives donations. It does not actively seek money from the general public but does not reject any donations that may be Offed. Risk Management The Trustees have a Risk Management strategy which involves.. Governance- a review of how the risk affects our aims. Operational - Seriice quality, safeguarding, child protection and health and safety. FilncIal - reviewing adequacy of reserves and cash flow. Reference and adminlstratlve details Reglstered charity name WE:ARE Vvomen's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Charity registration number 1123337 Company reglstration number 06498953 Principal office and registered The Happy Hub. Brandwood Centre office 157 Allenscroft Road Bimingham West Midlands 814 6RP The trustees Dr A CoVrd SM Need J Guggenheim JH Godman Independent examlner David Seeley FCA Accuo Accounting Limited Chartered Accountants Alvechurch Birmingham B48 7JX Small Company provisions This report has been ppared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption. 10-
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Reportl (eondnuedj Year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees. annual report was approved on 25 October 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by.. J Guggenheim Trustee 11
WE:ARE Women's Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of WE:ARE Women'8 Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Year ended 31 March 2024 I report to the trustees on rny examination of the financial statements of WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd ('the chanty.) for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basls of report As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance wilh the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company a not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. l port in respect of ry examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act.). In carrying out My examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connect¢on with the examination giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in Spect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Actr, or the financial statements do not accord wrth those records., or the financial statements do nol compty wilh the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fai¢ view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination: or the financial ststements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practsce for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). I have no conr2rns and have come across no other matters in connects'on 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. David Seeley FCA Independent Examiner Accuo Accounts'ng Limited Chartered Accountants Alvechurch Birmingham 848 7JX 12-
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 Restricted funds Total funds Total funds 2023 Unrestricted funds Note Income and endowments Donations and legacies Total income 42,296 101.878 144,174 156,867 42,296 101.878 144,174 156,867 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total expendlture 7,752 101,221 108,973 99,801 7,752 101,221 108,973 99,801 Net income and net movement in funds 34,544 657 35,201 57,066 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds earrled forward 86,877 34,194 121,071 156,272 64,005 121,421 34,851 121,071 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from conts'nuing activitses. The notes on pages 15 to 21 forni part of these financlal statements. 13-
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Position 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Current a88ets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 19,957 105.454 164,755 164,755 125,411 Credltor8: amounts falllng due wlth5n one year Net currnnt assets 15 8,483 4.340 156,272 156,272 156.272 121,071 Total assets less current15abllltie8 121,071 Net assets 121,071 Funds of the charlty Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 34,851 121,421 34.194 86,877 Total charlty funds 16 156,272 121,071 For the year ending 31 March 2024 the charty was entitled to exempt from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. DIlor$, responsibilities: The members have not required the company to obtsin an audit of its financial statements for the year in questlon in acrdance with section 476: The directors acknowledge their responsib'lrties ts complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the prepar*'on of financial statements. These financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regirne. These financial statements were approved ty the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 25 October 2024, and are signed on behalf of the board by: J Guggenheim Trustee The notes on pages 15 to 21 fomi part of these financial statements. -14-
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 General infornmtion The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee. registered in England arKI Wales and a registered charrty in England and Wales. The address of the registered Offi is The Happy Hub, Brandwood Centre. 157 Allenscroft Road. Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6RP. Statemènt of Compliance These financial statements have been prepared in Complian with FRS 102. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the 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) (CharitEs SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. Accountlng polScles Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. Going concern There a no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Disclosure exemptlons The charity meets the definib'on of a public benefit entity. It satisfies the criteria of bw'ng a qualrfying entity as defined in FRS 102 and as such the trustees have tsken advantage of the exemption and have not prepared a cash flow ststement for the company. Judgements and key sources of estlmation uncertainty Signlficant Judgements There are no judgements (apart from those involving estimations) that management has made in the process of applying the entty's accounting policies that have any significant effect on the amounls recognised in the financial statements. Key sources of estimation uncertainty Accounting estimates and assumpts.ons are made conceming the future and. by their nature. will rarely equal the related actual outcome. The trustees do not consider however that there are any key assumpts'ons or other sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of rAusing a material adjustment to the carrying arrK)unts of assets arKI IRbilities within the next financial year. 15-
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Accountlng pollcles (contlnu•dJ Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the tems of an appeal, and fall into one of tsvo sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds. There are currently no endowment funds. Incomlng resources All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will fiow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies a applied to particular categories of income: income from donations or grants is recognised when there is eviden of entitlement to the gift, reIpt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the supply of seniices is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classifEd as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and retumed if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes applicable VAT as this cannot be recovered, and is classified under headings of the ststement of financial activities to which it relates.. expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for th8 charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. Tangible assets All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value. over the useful economic life of that asset as follows.. Computers 330/0 Straight line Defined contrlbutlon plans Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which Ihe related service is provided. 16-
WE:ARE Women's Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Notes to the Financial Statements (Mntinued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Limited by guarantee The company is limrted by guarantee and consequently has no share capital. In the event of a winding up the liabilty of a member to contribute to the assets of the company is limited to £1. Donations and legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donations Donats'ons 3.296 3,296 Grants Birmingham City Council National Lottery Community Fund-RC Midlands Region Universty of Bimiingham West Midlands Police Govemment grant Inco 6.000 6.000 101.848 101,848 28,000 30 5,000 144,174 28,000 30 5,000 42,296 101,878 Unrestrrted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Donations Donations 7,265 7,265 Grants Bimiingham City Council National Lottery Community Fund-RC Midlands Region University of Birmingham West Midlands Police Govemment grant incon 24.000 24,000 90.145 90,145 10.500 19.957 5.000 10.500 19.957 5.000 46.765 110.102 156.867 17-
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statsments {¢ontlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Expondlture on charltable actlvltles by fund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Domestic Violence Programme Support costs 7,752 99,919 1,302 101,221 107,671 1,302 108,973 7,752 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Domestic Violence Programme Support costs 7,428 98 77,846 14,429 85.274 14,527 99,801 7,526 92.275 Expendlture on charltable actlvltie8 by actlvlty type Activitles undertaken directly Support Total funds costs 2024 Total fund 2023 Domestic Vtolence Programme Governance costs 107,671 107,671 1,302 108,973 98,666 1,135 1,302 107.671 1,302 99,801 Analysis of support cost8 Analysis of support costs Domestic Violence Programme Total 2024 Totsl 2023 Staff costs Finance costs Governance costs 13.392 98 1,037 14,527 94 1,208 1,302 1,208 1,302 Independent examlnatlon fees 2024 2023 Fees payable to the independent examiner for: Independent examination of the financial statements Other financial seNices 450 650 402 600 1.100 1,002 18-
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limitsd by Guarantee Notss to the Financial Statements (contlnuedj Year ended 31 March 2024 10. Staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Employer contributs'ons to pension plans 63,965 6,333 73,331 7,196 1,698 82,225 71,842 The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2023.. 3). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows.. 2024 No. 2023 No. Number of staff involved in charitable activities No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2023.. Nil). Key Management Personnel The trustees consider that they comprise the key management personnel. No remuneration Is paid to them by the charity or any third paty in connection with their role at the charity. 11. Trustee remuneratlon and expen888 No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees in either the current or previous year. No expenses were reimbursed in elther year. 12. Transfers betwgen funds The were no transfers between funds during the year. 13. Tanglble flxed a88ets Equipment Total Cost At 1 Aprll 2023 and 31 March 2024 Depreclatlon At 1 Aprll 2023 and 31 March 2024 Carry5ng amount At 31 March 2024 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,392 At 31 March 2023 19-
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 14. Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors 19.957 15. Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin one year 2024 2023 Accruals and deferred income 8,483 4.340 16. Analysis of charitable funds Unrestricted funds At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure General funds 86.877 42,296 (7.752) 121,421 At 31 March 2023 1 April 2022 Income Expendtture General funds 47,638 46.765 (7,526) 86,877 Restricted funds At 31 March 2024 1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Heart of England-Transits'on and Growth Police and Crime Comrnissioner National Lottery Community Fund 2,454 29 31.711 59 32,338 34,851 101.848 (101.221) (101,221) 34.194 101.878 At 31 March 2023 1 April 2022 Income Expenditure Heart of England-Transition and Grovth Police and Crime Commissioner National Lottery Community FurKI 2.454 2,454 29 31.711 19.957 90.145 (19,928) (72,347) {92.275) 13.913 16,367 110,102 34,194
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 17. Analy81$ of net assets between funds Unreslricted Funds Restricied Total Funds Funds 2024 Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 126.351 38,404 (8.483) 29,921 164,756 18,483) 156,272 126,351 unreStrted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2023 Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 91,217 (4,340) 86,877 34,194 125,411 (4.340) 121.071 34,194 21