COMPANY REGISTrATION NUMBER: 06498953 CHARITY REGISTrATION NUMBER: 1123337 WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 March 2025
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WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmitsd by Guarantse Trustses. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) Year ended 31 Mah 2025 The trustees, who are also the directors for the puSeS of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial ststements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Chalrfs report Every day, as a GP, I hear stories from women about their eXperceS at the hands of their male abusers. They are psychologically tortured in their own homes and sometimes physically abused. Often they are then labelled by the NHS with various and often spurious diagnoses and mishandled and misunderstood by other statutory services including the frdmity courts. Loneliness. isolation and self-loathing are often inevitable outcomes of both abuse and our societal response to IL What a contrast to WE:ARE who respond by offering safety instead of fear, listening to stories rather than colluding with NHS dorderS and sc¢ialising in contrast to isolation. Jacky, Donna and Kirsty celebrate every life and spread a riot of joy and laughter and happiness wherever they go, and it 18 completely infectious and tr11ng. Everything they do Is evidence based with a high level of tIK)ught and intellectualism. I would like to congratulate and thank the Nalional Lottery Committee Panel and our Lottery OffKer Donna Adams who recognise this and fund us4ong may our relationship continuel I feel like a guest at the end of 'Dessert Island Dlscs. when asked to name their favourite music out of all the pieces they have chosen. There is so much to celebrate it is hard to pick one thing OUL For though, it is the publication of the book- . Words from Warrior Women.. A big shout out to Miss Yankey and these words from Lovely Laura. ° Being a VK*man means vulnerdbilty in the wrong hands. SupeNioman when allowed to flourish, I have crawled through the heinous swamp of a narcissisfs mind. I have walked over the lines. I have always lived by a higher power. I have run from the silent misery I was trapped in. I have overcome the cruellest heartbreak while tying to pursue my ultimate dreams. I never stopped achieving. Being a wornan means resilience and strength." Simpty put this year :ARE with Jacky, Donna and lfjrsty have helped women pursue their ultimate dreams. Dr Andrew Coward Chalr
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantse Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) {conUnuodJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Objectlves and actlvltles Aprll 1st 2024 - 31st March 2025 The activities of the charity during the past year are set out in the following paragraphs. At all times in planning our activities the charity has referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guldance on public benefft and how the actsvitses will contribute to the overall aims and objectives we have set ObJectlvo8 and aclfvllles Our objectives aim to create a supportive environment for survivors to heal and rebuild their lives. Empowernient Helping survivors galn confidence and assertiveness through programmes and workshops. Edu¢atlon: Providing infomMtion on safety strategies and copiThJ trChanisMS tt> reduce the risk of re-abuse. SupporL' Offering infonnation about partnership agenaes to ensure survivors receive the necessary assistance. Long-temi recovery: Addressing the psychological and emotional needs of survivors to prorrK)te their overall well-being. Preventlon: Utilising all the al)ove to help prevent revictimisation. We meet our objectives through offering a pathway of trauma-responsNe, psycho-education programmes alongside a range of workshops, volunteering opportunities, creative activities and opportunitles for survivors to have their voices heard. A¢hlevements and perfomiance Management Commentary Forward at a special year It has been", launching our long-awaited poety book Words from Warrior Women, and organising a big event celebrating our 21st Anniversary of Honouring Resistance. 21 years of supporting thmen'S 'Space for Action, movlng from victim to survivor to thriver. Space for Actlon.. In order to 18ave an 8bus8rand move fonvard wryth theirlwes women need space for action, where the abuseffs tactics become less effective and they have a supportive space to take positive acbon for thelrllves. (Kelty, 2003) So often women are expected to leave and move on with their lives, but without 'Space for Action. room for expresslng and processing and going through the healing process this is very dlftulL The programmes and activities we delNer support that Journey to enable women to Move forward and regain ownership of their lives once agaln. One of the biggest irrpacts of domestic abuse is isolation and after breaking free it can be hard to reconnect and rebuild relationships with family, friends. the community and supportive organisations. The coming together of women with a cornnn purpose can prevent further isolation in the longer term. The aftereffects of INing with domestic abuse leaves many who contact us suffertng from physical illnesses and entional distress. Loneliness and isolation have been a major part of their life. Being part of a group setting. even onfine, brings new connections, a sense of belonging and a feeling of 'l'm not alone anyrrKJre' which mitigates the isolating tactics of the abuser and enables people to heal. WE:ARE all about longer terni support through trauma-responsive psycho-educational programmes and connecting with others. Even after completing programmes women are still able to still connect through accessing our creative actsviks and workshops and are always welcome to
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limlted by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrectorfs Report) {coneinuod) Year ended 31 March 2025 drop4n to any Freedom Programme sessions when needed or in need of a refresher as healing Isn't linear, there is no time limit A research study our groups were involved in provided a new view of thriving post-abuse. The Thrivership Model was developed to illustrate what is required from services. Provlslon of Safety A therapeutlc environmen( a traurna-responsive service, survlvors havlng a 'safe space, to share their story. Sharlng the Story- through delivery of a pathway of programmes Soclal Respon8e- Women using their experiences to create positNe change and improve the response other women get when seeking help from professionals. This is our model and that is how women move from victim to survivor to thrAver. We can't do thls on our own and we have many thankyous to those who support our mission. Thankyous and recognltlon A big thank you to our new Lottery Officer Donna Adams who has Met with our team and our groups on several occasions. It is vital for funders to get a real feel and understanding of the projects they fund and Donna truly does this. Reports can only do so much but spending time together and hearing from the voices of those who benefit Is where the true understanding happens. Thank you Donna, for caring so much about our work Thank you to the National Lottery Committee panel who endorsed ¢)ur application arKI funded us for 5 years. Thank you to Local Giving Community Matters who funded the Own My Employabilty pllot. Thank you to Scarlett Allen-Horten and Jess Phillips for thelr speaker fee donations and for giving their time to vis1( speak with our groups and promote our proJecL Thank you to Rachel Parkin and all at Brew Haha who fundraise for us each year and to all who have contributed through Local Giving. Every penny really does count tothFrds programme resources. We have the best goodie bags and group resources thanks to those donatlons. A masslve thank you to Delightful Donna who has been a Major part of WE:ARE for 20 years and Is the life and soul of each session, thank you to KiGk-Ass Kirsty who has completed her first year with us and who we could now not do without and thank you to our resident Artist Hollyz Artz for bringing sense of togetherness and connection in a shared interest-that often grows into a passion. Thank you to our amazing trustees who are there whenever we need advice, guidance and reassurance. Most of all thank you to every warrior worrran wl)o calls, texts, emalls, tums up, completes programmes, comes for only a few sessions, leaves and returns when they are ready. completes Evaluations or just likes of comments on our social media. We see you, we hear you and we are viith you. Your words of wisdom in your Dear Friend Letters touch the hearts and minds of us and all who read thern. From Leavlng To Heallng Programme Pathway 258 women accessed our services throughout the year, either for informatlon or lo enrol in our programmes. 11 week Freedom Programm•: We have two groups running every week.. a morning group face to face and an evening group on Zoom. 8 programmes were delivered throughout the year. 209 women accessed the Freedom Programme; of those 107 completed the full 11 weeks; 20 attended 6 or more sessions and 87 attended between 1-5 sessions. Freedom Programme explores the abusive tactiGS, controlling behavlours and belief systems of the personas of the domlnator and the effects on women
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmitsd by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrectofs Report) {contthu8d) Year ended 31 March 2025 and children's health and well-being. The end of each session studies the non-abusive counterpart looking at what a relationship built on equalty aThd respect looks and feels like. Everyone recelves either a copy of the book 'Living Wth The Dominatot armd the accompanying workbook or a prtrpaid code to access them online. "Knowledge Is power and the freedom programme glves us women back our power after having it stripped by the abuser. It gives us a second chance in life, knong what to look out for and knowing what we know now, how to avoKI falling back into the same traps. It's given me a sense of community, not as helpless victims. but 88 W8nior women." .1 recently completed the Freedom Pmgrnmme, and it has been an eye-opening and powerful expe17ence. The Cou8 provKled in-depth kno¥edge about the dffjerent fonns of domestic abuse, their impact on women. This course was a meaningfvl and empowering exp8nence. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to undentstand domestic abuse on a deeper level. The knowl8dg8 and compassion I gained will stay with Me fora long time." 12 week Own My Llfe Programme8: 3 in-person programmes were delivered throughout the year. 42 women attended throughout the year with 34 women completing the full 12 weeks. The Programme is an innovatNe, creative, and educational course. It supports woThEn in regaining ownership of their Ilves when they have been subjected to domestic abuse. This is done through short videos, structured dtscussions, group and individual activities, and a comprehensive leaming joumal. The Own My Story Joumal pro vides women with space for reflective practice and includes all the infom*tion provided throughout the course. Thls becomes an ongoing resource ts women after the course has finished. This is an amazing course and is truly helpful and has helped me to Undetand end come to tem with my feelings and emotions. Women like myself who have experienced abuse and trauma fmm rnlationships need this gmup, it is a support network and is truly helpful for our healing. It is a course which will change the INes of many through each attendee who gains an abundance of knowledge to sha. Thank you for m8kn.ng a difference to the suffenng of women of domest abuse. My brain was like Scrambled eggs until I came to these course8. The power I f881 now is amazing because I m educated. It is so desperately needed to help improve the lives of DV Survivo and our chHdren. Through CoUS like this. we can recover and feel ownerdhip of ourllves again. The understanding. The self-belief and how it helps us to know our own mlnds strengths, even mlstakes. Belng in a gmup Pmth Walor women, suppOng each ovw. creating frfendshlps and being able to take back OWn8hlp of my story was amazing. Just a huge thank you forhelping me own my lile whKh I can also use to help my chHdr8n too.
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustses. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrectorfs Report) fcondnu6d) Year ended 31 March 2025 Aehlevements and perfomiance (¢ondnued) From Leavlng To Heallng Programme Pathway 258 women accessed our seNices throughout the year. either for information or to enrol in our programmes. 11 week Freedom Programme: We have two groups running every vRek: a moming group face to face and an evening group on Zoom. 8 programmes were delivered throughout the year. 209 women accessed the Freedom Programme. of those 107 completed the full 11 weeks; 20 attended 6 or more sessions and 87 attended between 1-5 sessions. Freedom Programme explores the abusive tactics, controlling behaviours and bellef systems of the personas of the domlnator 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. Everyone receives either a copy of the book 'Livlng Wth The Dominatof and the accompanying workbook or a pre•paid code to access them online. "Knowledge is power and the freedom programme gNes us women back our power after having it stripped by the abuser. It gives us a second chance In life, knowing what to look out for and knowing what we know now, h¢)w to avoid falling back Into the same traps. Ivs given a sense of community. not as helpless victims, but as warrior women." .1 recently completed the Freedom Programme, and it has been an eye-opening and powerful experience. The course provided in-depth knowledge about the different forms of domestic abuse, their impact on women. This course was a meaningful and empowering experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand domestic abuse on a deeper level. The knowledge and compassion I galned wlll stay with me for a long time." 6 week Own My Llfe Employablllty Programm8 (pllot): 2 in-person programmes were delivered throughout the year. 20 women took part with 18 women completing the fv11 6 weeks. The programme helps identlfy personal barriers to work & what Is needed to overcome them. This is done through a range of videos, quizzes, scenarios discussions and personal refiection. It looks at healthy workplaces & how to deal wtth workplace issue8, gain resources for navigating the challenges women face in the workplace , dlscover things about the braln which helps in life and getting a Job, reflect on relationships and how they Can help or hinder work opportunities and consider new mental health insights, enabling women to make better sense of their lives. °It is a progressive decision to make and one that reaps rewards by supportlng women to be the best vernns of themselves as possible. I thomughly enjoyed it. It was an action-packed and memordble six weeks that I would recommend to others.. °IYs 8 great course rfyou re looking to get into employment or develop your confidence to advocate for yourself in the workplace. I did the course face to face. The facilitators ar8 fantastlc, and it was good to be in a gn>up of women who were on the same ioumey as me. I found it powerful to leam about the physlological effects of abuse and understanding the long-tenn impacts on everyday lrfe."
WE:ARE Women's Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Trustses. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Dlrectorfs Report) (condnu8dJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevoments and perf0mwi (cmdnuedj 11 week Our Heallng Home Programme: 2 programrrEs were delNered face to lace. 30 women tod( part with 26 women completing the full 11 weeks. The programme supports mothers to safely explore the impact dornestic abuse has had on themsefves and their chIldn and to gain new strategies for healing and repairing the relationship which has been undermined and sabotsged by the perpetrator. Weekly sessions consist of a range of group discussions, exercises and videos and further activities to do at horne with their children. 'Our Healing Home, where do I start? Every course th WE ARE has been very supportive, and shown me understanding of many different things. However, ourhealing home has not only helped me leam and grow into a greaterpetson but 8 better mother who is more available and able to understand my childrnn as well as mysem more. This pmgrnmme has not only benefrted me but my children too. The impact it has had on me if8 amazing and I will always be grateful for all the woth gone into this by the fantastic WE ARE team. Fmm a Proud wonderful wanyor wrman. rai&ng two wonderful wamor daughters." Healing Home has tmly helped our home heal fThi the impact of domestic abuse, this is due to me now undetstanding my childrens cwng strategies, that their behaviours w8re fomis of communicatK)n, that they needed to be able to express and pmcess what they are feeling and why. I loved the stress model and understanding about the body and bn. I now respond instead of react and embrace theirsfr3tsgies for managing this far.. Our Art Group run by Hollyz Artz meets weekly on zoom 11am-2pm and also monthly face to face sessions in a local café for their 'Sip & Doodle, sessions and added sessions for special events such as Easter, Motherfs Day, Gatentines Day, International W0n,8 Day etc. The art group lrfts my mood a lo£ IYS something to wake up to on a F17day where we do fantastic art and have a good old chat which usually ends up in lots of laughterl Holly is such a fantsstic teacher too. I would never have been able to paint rf I didnt attend the classes. I have neverpainted before as I dldnt know how, but now I do, thanks to Hollyl "I very much value and aPpreat6 b&lng in the art gn>up. l initiallyioined to help th my mental heatth after being in Iwo long-temi physKally and mentslfy 8busive relationships. I found an oasis of support and h8lp. The process of making art with our wonderful tutor has been a life lifftng experience. It's helped me with ConenCe and clwyty. Ifs a calming and uplifvng 8xpeiience. This gmup and our tutor have helped me far more than the counselling I received from the NHS."
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (condnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achl•vem•nts and p•rfornMnce (Gondnu•dJ 21st Annlver8ary EvMt On September 20th, we held an event for agencies have collaborated with over the years. Dr Coward opened the day by sharing how Jess Phllips introduced him to WE:ARE and how becoming Chair of the organisatlon changed his practice as a GP. Jacky then walked the audience through our 21-year history. Maureen Connolly, CEO of Blrmlngham and Solihull Women's Aid, dlscussed the integrity of the project and hlghlighted the organisation's focus on supporting survivors. She noted that the team's effort8 play a key role In the proiecfs success. Part 1 of Mlss Yankey's presentatlon ft)Ilowed, durfng which she performed her poety and dlscussed the process behlnd the creation of Mbrds from Warrior Women, and ts influence on her life. Jess Phllllps then spoke about Inltlalty meethg WE."ARE over a decade ago, her contlnued support since then, and her experiences of referring women to the programmes. Six volunteers assisted at the event, and Jess Philllps took tlmè to speak with each of them afterwards. After a lovety lunch two women who had tsken part In our programmes told thelr storfes through embroldery and art. You could not hear a pin drop as they spoke of how the programmes had helped them In theSr healing process. Our Ambassador Scaflett Allen-Horton wa8 up next and spoke about her Journey from attending our programmes In 2015 to becoming a global entrepreneur and how she went on to become a finalist Sn The BBC'8 The Apprentlce. We are so proud of all three women and couldn't have been more oveiioyed lor them all as they wowed the crowd with thelr stortes of hope, empowerment and the amazing successes they have made after so much pain. We then heard from Councillor Nicky Brennan BCC Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Community Safety and Equalitles. Nlcky spoke ot her own Joumey and again her successes of havlng one of the most important portfoli08 In the city. are honoured that she is a friend of the project and she contlnues to 8UPPOrt us and ensures we are Invlted to important events In the city. Tlna Costelb OBE followed and also spoke of her ioumey and she has worked her way up to become CEO of Heart of Engknd Communty Foundation a leading, independent grant-making foundation in the West Midlands and Warwlckshlre. Tlna spoke about h¢yw violence agalnsl women and girls, causes have always been dose to her heart and she is committed to supportlng women's charltles. Mlss Yankey then retumed to the stage for part 2 of her talk and perfomed two more poems Includlng one wrltten by one of our volunteers who was in the room and was so pleased that her poem was chosen. Vvhat a lovety surprlse. We were so grateful to Miss Yankey who travelled from London to be with us for the whole day. Jaya Nambla. a researcher who we work with at the Uftiversty of Birmingham, was the last of our guest speakers. Jaya spoke about our collaboratlon and the importance of having our survNor panel onboard and their input In the design and dlssemination of the research. We look ft)rward to further collaboratlons over the comlng year. Delightful Donna closed the day with a hUffrt)rO yet informative domlnator qulz, she had us in tears of laughter and ended the day on a high wlth everyone commenting that it was the best event they had been to; informatlve, heartbreaking but also heartwarniing, authentic, and entertaining all rolled into one. A big thank you to our nw*vest team member Kirsty whose organisational skills ensured the day fiowed like a dream.
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Director's Report) (conunuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevements and pgrformance (condnuedj The day was also the launch of our book Ylords from Warrfor Women. Yes, we have a finished bookl Thanks to Mlss Yankey and the survivors who wrote of their pain, terror, Injusti but also hope. slsterhood, healing and empowerment. Let me introduce 'Words from Warrlor Women, It is available on Amazon. We have leamed 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 onl We have loved working alongside Mlss Yankey vtho delivered our workshops, motivated us and kept the momentum going, Empathic Editor Rusti L Lehay for guidance and preparlng 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. The book is endorsed by Jess Phillips "Helng women who have suffered abuse, paln and exploitat to find the words to express their exp817ences tmly, their IK)pes rather than hopelessness, and their power is no small thing. I have worked alongside WE.'ARE for over a decade now. They support women and help women find their voices and their power. This is not only done through classic support and soclal wort( but thmugh creativity, movement and working with language to challenge what their abusers have taught them to think and say. Language and words are the greatest tools in the abuse of women, they cut harfer, sit deeper and poison further than any act of physical violence coukl. We women must also w88ponise words to help us heal and protect ourselves. Yea of attending groups at WE.'ARE has taught me that women hav8 a common language, secret codes and a way of making language wort( for us. I c8n thlnk of no greater tnbute to all the women who have suffered and to all the women fightlng back in ord6r to thrive than a tnbute to our language, our words, our power. The pen is mightier Éhan the Sword and a pen wielded by women can change the worfd forever."
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantee Tru8ts08' Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report) {llIned) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevements and performance (eontlnu8d) Throughout the year wo have promoted our book through talks Includlng: In December we dellvered a tslk at The Heath Bookshop Klng8 Heath, a lovety small Independent book shop. It was the evenlng of a stomi yet many of the poets in the book turned up to read out their poems, everyone was so proud of themselves, and all spoke about how great it felt belng a published poet but also now a performance poet, another 8t8p In the heallng process. In January the Domestlc Abuse Commlssloner for England and Wales Nlcole Jacobs launched pollcy reporL' Shlfting the scales: Transfomilng the criminal Justlce response to domestlc abuse. The report sets out the Commlssionefs vlslon ft)r system-wide chang@ In the crimlnal justice response to domestic abuse In order to ensure that victims and survivors are supported to safety, and perpetrators are held to account As part of the event, we were invited to read out poerns from our book that reflect on the crlmlnal Justlce system. In March We were Invlted to de15ver our poetry In London at tha DA Commlssloners Office SuNivors Sumrnlt In Westmlnster. It was attended by Govemment Mlnlster8, CfvS1 Servants, and suNlvor groups from around the country. We were then honoured to be Invlted lo the launch ol'Built from Broken, a poety book wrltten by Lisa Connolly who prevlou8ty attended our programmes, took part In our poetry 3esslons and has now publlshed her own book. It was a hlghllght of the year speaking at Lisa's book launch and we are so proud of all her achlevements. Three P¢)ems In the book are dedlcated to VVE:ARE,' WE:ARE Warrlor Women; The Freedom Programme: and Thank You For Savlng Me. Thank You For Savlng Me Knew deep down what I Ilved through was wrong. I couldn't see It fully. I couldn't stay strong. Trapped In the cycle, thlnking it was Just me; Trustlng my mlnd, It made it hard to see. Lovely ladles at the freedom programme saw m8 walk In, A shadow of myself the first tlme l came; Wth wisdom and grace, helplng me to reclalm. Through every sessSon, each word that you spoke, The chalns of my past fell away like dust and the grlp finally broke. You opened my eyes gave me back my volce; Taught me that owning my life was not just a choice, but a rtght. A power, a lifellno to hold, Your guldance and warmth when the world felt so Gold. You save my Ilfe without a shadow of a doubt, with those qulet truths, showlng me the way out, For that I'm forever grateful and I'm forever free; Thank you for never stopplng belSeving In me. In your empowerlng strength, I found rny own; In your light, I've truly grown. So here's to the freedom programme for the freedom you helped me reclaim; Thank you for savlng me, I wlll never be the same.
WE:ARE Women's Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Umited by Guarantso Trustses. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrectorf8 Roport) (conllnuodj Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevements and porfornmnca (conthu•dJ GROUP CELEBRATIONS Throughout the year we held four celebrafjonlgraduallon events for our grDUPS. In July we held our 21st anniversary party especialty for our groups past and presenL In December we held our annual Chrlslmas graduation paty and a minl Christmas party, and in March we held a joint celebration for Intemational Women's Day with The Brandwood centre. It is always a joyous occaslon to see so many women celebrdting freedom and having fun whilst being treatsd to a range of beauty treatments. music, food, arts and crafts, a photobooth, dancing, slnging and everyone havlng a magical time. at a way to end our 21st Anniversary year, jolning together havlng fun, belng pampered, connectlng. belonging, and celebrating freedom together. Partnernhlp Worklng Volunteer Projoct: We fund a local organisakn to deliver our volunteer project whlch 58 deslgned to empower women by providing volunteering opportunities, skills development, and tralnlng. Through structured recruitmen( induction, and ongolng supporL volunteers gain valuable experlence and Contribute meaningfvlly to both (Kganlsatlons. There Is an array of opportunities available IncludSng course mentor, admlnlstrat5on, meet and gree( general asslstsn( office assistant and other opportunlties as they arlse. The centre provldes a bespoke programme specifically deslgned for women, almed at equipplng participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to support others wlthln their communities. The programme empowers women to expth meanlngfvl, rewardlng roles where they can make a tanglble dlfference In the lives of others, while also fostering personal growth and communlty reslllence. Thls year 20 women have taken up opportunltie8 In a range of roles leadlng to an Increase in in confidence, self-bellef. and community engagemenL Volunteer l -Amina joined ourprogrammes lollowinq a period of over a year out of employment due to personal circumstances. With a desire to rebuHd her confidence and develop new skills, she began volunteering at the centre. Her commitment to seff-lmprovement was evident from the outset, and she qukkly became an active and valuad member of the Centr8s volunteer t8am. Since starting volunteering Amina has t8ken part In Basic Fitst Ald tralnlng and receNed one-twne support in updating her CV. She has steadily gmwn in confidence, taking on rnsponsibilities such as answerlng telephone enquiries, maknng outbound calls. and handling data Input tasks. In addition, Amina has shown strength and interest in employability 8UPPOrt contnbutlng as an EmOyabllity Mentor alongslde her administrative dutles. Amina's development Over a short perfod has been remarkable. Her increasing cOnfenCe and sknyl set reflect her dedication and positive attitude. She contlnues to play an active role at the Centr8 and Is a great example of how community-based volunteertng and tailored support can empower indmduals to rebuild their lives and move closer to employment. Volunteer 2 - Paula Ined the cents to eXOre volunteering OpptUnItieS to develop new skllls, r8gain confidence, and engage a suppoth community. She began volunteerfng In an administratlve rola. where she gained valuable hands-on experience in offKe tasks. This role allowed her to develop essential wot*place skills whlle also impmwng her communic8tlon and conTenCe. To support her growth, Paula activety participated in our Valuing Volunteers Pmgramme, which covered key areas such as The Role of a Volunteer Equality, Dwersity, and Incluslon Safeguarding 8asic Life Support 10
WE:ARE Women's Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmltsd by Guaranteo Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Directorfs Report) (¢ondnuodJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlwements and porforniance (¢ondnuodJ These trainlng sessions equipped Paula with the necessary knowledge and skllls to contnbute effectively to her voluntser role, helplng her fael more empowered in her responsitslities. Since starting her volunteerioum8y, Paula has fvlly embraced the opportunilies avallable to her. Engaging with staff and fellow volunteers, she has steadity built confidenc8. developed new skills. and fomied meaningful connections within the centr8. Her involvement has also helped reduce feelings of isolatlon, fostering a greater sense ol belonging. Pau18 s pumey Is 8 testament to the power of voluntsering In fostsrfng personal and pmfessional development. As she continues to engage with the Centrn. she is growing In confidence and independence. With ongolng support, we arn confant that Paula will continue to flourish, both within her volunteer role and in any futurn opportunibes she pursues. Her dedication and reSi1nCe serve as an Insplration to others looklng to rebuild their confidence and engage with their community. Blmilngham Royal Ballet We first met wlth Hannah MacGregor, Blmlngham Royal Ballers LEAP department (Learnlng, Engagement, Access & Parbcipation), and choreographer Patsy 8rowne-Hope at the beginnlng of the year. They were worklng wlth dance students from Performers College Blmilngham to create a dance piece based on our motto Rlse Reclalm Recover. A group of our warrior women took part and spoke of their experiences of leaving and joining together with other Worr at WE:ARE and how that has helped thelr heallng process. We were then Invlted to attend the rehearsal of the plece at BRB studios and then watch thelr perfomiance at the Birmlngham Weekender Festival In the Bullrfng. A group of us attended and It was ljoth movlng and upllftlng to see our Storfes communlcated through dance with such understandlng, compasslon and care. The choreographer and the students caplured the worMn's words and dld 80mething preck>us wlth them. We were then Snvlted to bring a group to BR8 studios to take part in movement workshop, a tour of the theatre and a tour of the costume department. It was a magnrficent day and to end the sesslon we were offered free tlckets to see Birmingham Royal Ballevs premiere of 'Luna' at Bimilngham Hippodrome. 52 women and chlldren had 8 Sptacular evenlng together at tha ballet on a night that we won't forget for a long tArM. Klng8 Heath BID On Internatlonal Women'8 DAY atterKled Klngs Heath IWD event open to the publlc at Queensbridge School. Jess Philllps opened the event with a speech relaying how much more needed to be done to ensure the Safety of women and glrts especlalty now that abuse is stsrting at a much younger age. The day was full of speakers and workshops, and we delivered two workshops focusing on the Freedom Programme. Both sessions were attended by a range of people including teachers, pollce officers and students. Unlvornlty of Blmilngham RAV TEAM IRISK Abu80 and Vlolenco Research Programm•) We contlnue our partnershlp as Co-investigators with the Universty of Bimiingham RAV Team led by Carollne Bradbury-Jones, Professor of GerKler Based Vlolence and Health and Professor Joht Chandon. We are currenty Ctrlnvesators on the research project How effectlve Is the WEPROTECT Intorventlon at reduclng revlctlmlzatlon of domestlc abuse (DA) and Improvlng mental wellbeing Outcom followlng experfon¢e8 of Domostlc Abuse?. Our team and our new survivor panel of 6 women are due to start our next collaboration on a 3 year research programme NIHR Global Health Re8earch Group on Vlolence Agalnst Women and Vlolence Agaln8t Chlldren: Unlver81ty of Blrnilnghamlunlverslty of Cape Town In partnershlp wlth the Lancet Comml88lon Due to the success of our collaboration with the RAV team we were asked to collaborate with Swansea UnNerstty on another research project which is due to start later in the year. DoMtIC Abuse Survlvors, p•rceptlons ol pubAlc good and hami In the use of admlnlstratlve datasets for Publlc Health Research (DASH). 11
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Umltsd by Guarantee Trustses. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Dlrectorfs Report) tcon¢lnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevements and perforniance (conunuedj The SEED Model paper we were Involved in In 2021 has n1 been published, you can access it here: 8'.Il'ouma doilfu11110.1177110778012 1309366 Professor Joht Chandon: We are proud to partner 'th WE.'ARE on a variety of national and intemational research initlatives. Under th8 leadershlp of Jacty Mulveen, the team has pmvided unique and Gntical input that has shaped multl-million-pound research projects, ensuring the V0eS ol women affect8d by violence are at the h8art of every declsion and outcome. In particular, the team at WE.'ARE has empowered suThivors acmss the West Midlands and beyond to share thelr stories, 8mplty their voices, and meaningfvlly contnbute to research that will shape seNice delivery on a nation81 scale. This collaboration has been invaluable in ensuring our wort( remains suNivor-C8ntred and trauma-infomied. Women fmm WE.'ARE's pmgrammes h8ve p18yed a pivotal mle in shaping our research, from c&d8signing interview guides to offering vital insights that enhance sensitivity and levance. For instance, the team at trfvE.'ARE was instmmental in ensuring our findings on optimlslng remote support for 8urvivot3 across the UK were translated into practical fom7ats, including a mobile app directly accessible to the community. Working with WE.'ARE has simply been both inspiring and impactful.. BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIUWOMEN'S AID Domestlc Abuse Houslng Support Fund BSrmlngham city Council invlted us to be one of the organisatlons involved in applying for and paying out £300 grants to survivors from the t)omestlc Abuse Housing Support Fund. Slnce the start in November 2024 till 31st March 2025 we have given out payments totalling £37,500. It has been such a joy to pay the grants out and the comments that came back would warm your heart and break your heart at the same time at the need and how grateful everyone was. Financial abuse has a massive impact on moving forward and having some extra to pay towards bills, food and school uniforms has been so helpful. We are also registered to offer the normal Housing Support Fund of which we have inits.ated payments for the year totalling £2,700. 'Helped me a lot to do something nice with my klds as my ex took 811 my money and I was used to having nothing. It was nice to actually have people who care and who ask for nothing in retum. l am so lucky to be part of yourgmup. You are helping me make friends and l am learning to trustpeople and I dont feel so 81one so thank you." Tr £300 grant has made a difference to my chlldren'8 llves. The monay was used wisely to pay for my Iwo childn8 out of school clubs that they attend. My son goes to Scouts and my daughter attends Brownies. The money has been used to pay for pre-loved unrfom?s, their monthty subs and camping trips for my son. These clubs give my children a safe place to gmw. leam and have fun with other children outside of school and some resplte for me mummy, for an hour.. "I purchased a bed for my son, some clothes formy daughter and food shopping for the house.. West Midlands Travel We have linked with WMT to offer thretrrnonth bus passes covering the whole of the West Midlands and in the financial year we have given out passes totalllng £3008. Women experiencing domestic abuse are more than three times as likely to move into financial hardship than women who are not experiencing domestic abuse. Often, perpetrators weaponise financial processes after separation to retsln control over their ex-partner, mix that with the cost-of-living crisis and paying £4.4 0 a day for a bus ticket can make it difficult to attend programmes. It has been a Ilfeline for those who travel to us from all over Birmingham. °It helped me come out of the dart( bubble that I was Stuck in for months. The bus pass helped me to feel hopeful again and optimistic about lrfe. Because I was struggling financially and emotionally. I thought I would never be able to see outside or heal fmm my trauma and anxiety or b8 able to attend any appointment or attend the freedom program, as I dldny have a bus pass. I thought I was done for, but now that I have help with the bus pass. I fe81 l am the richest pernon.. 12
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limitsd by Guarantee Trustses, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (¢ondnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlovements and perfomiance (¢ontlnued) °It's made it easier for me to get to my pmgrnmmes and appointments. Also, stress free as before I would worry about how I could afford to travel to mypn)grnmm8s every week and appointments." TAWS (The Actlve Wellbèlng Soclety) Break the Chain One Billion Rising. Wiat a great Galantines Day we had performing 'Break the Chain, in solidarity with women around the world. 1 in 3 women across the world wlll be abused during her lifetime. That's ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. Every February we rfse in solidarty with other women across the world, we rise to end violence against women and girls, V dance for freedom and to raise awareness. Our groups made posters and banners which we brought with us on the day. Jess Phillips opened the event and then we perfomied 'Break the Chain, three tlmes. A range of agencles joined us including the Brandwood Centre team. fina Costello and her team from Heart of England Communlty Foundation. Kings Heath Scene CIC, Women's Ald, Councillor Lisa Trickett, Kings Heath BID and of course women from WE:ARE and members of the general publlc. Beacon Famlly Servlces We linked with Beacon Famity Services to offer their Luminus Subscription Boxes to families. Each month, for six months, families who enrolled in the program recetved a carefully curated box of resources designed to provide parents of children aged 2 to 10 years with a unlque 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 experfencing stress and anxlety themselves. The feedback has been excellent. Several famllies are now getting support from their services and we have plans in the Goming year to work together organising Theraplay group sessions for mothers and children. BREW HAHA For the second year running we celebrated Intemationat Women's Day alongside BREW HAHA with a sell•OUt audience at Attico Brew in Stirchlèy. The event was a fundraiser for our project raising over £1000. We were entertained by a fabulous all-female line up giving their time to support other women. Imth an array of wonderful raffle prizes, non-stop laughter and belng amongst so many wonderful people it was a fantastic evening. Several women from our groups came along and enjoyed a rare night out Brftlsh Museums We have re4nrolled in the British Museums Communty Welcome Pass scheme which enables groups to explore the city's museums for free. In the Spring and summer holidays we took groups of women and children to Think Tank museum. Our community passes meant it was a free day instead of having to pay £19.50 for adults and £13.50 for children. Those prices are unaffordable for many frdmilies so we have been thankful to be able to offer this trip twice this year. Chlldren's HQ Provided us with the opportunity to take families to AIR NATION for free. At £16.99 per hour per child it is another unafft)rdable trip made accessible to us. 52 mothers and children enjoyed a fun day together. By worklng In partnership with other agencies we can offer so much more to the families we supporL We are so gratefijl to our nelworks in Bimiingham all with the same mission of ensuring families are able to access help and support when they need IL We look fOard to what the next year brings our way, to our upcoming 5 year evaluation through the University of Birmingham led by Professor Caroline Bradbury-Jones and to the possibility of obtaining fundlng to continue for many years to coma. To close. hero aro a 8electlon of quotes and poems from women who have accessed our servlces. TrfrE.'ARE and the WE.'ARE network continue to be a source of strength and unity for me. The things I have participated In this year have given me more courage, and the will to think of myself as desemng, and to plan for a future of abundance. l rnmain etemally gr8telul." 13
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Tru8tee8' Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (¢ondnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevements and pèrformance fconllnuedj 'Society improves kwth simple acts of klndness and goodwi71 of communlty, but charftles who aid thls need to be funded adequately and be appreciatsd for the evertasting change they glve to women. I have been through one of the worst events in my Ilfe, I dldn't think I'd see light at the end of the tunnel but WE.'ARE changed all thatl What they say, they dellver and morelll I rose above the darkness, I reclaimed my power and I recovered to become a bgtter version of me. I have found my volce again. I have now finally retumed to worfc to care forthe people of Blnningham agaln in my own way.. 'A purpose In my Ilfe, Is to pmvlde one good seed to another, thls will then blossom into flowers which fvrther spr8ads good Seeds amongst p8ople. WE.'ARE were my good s8ed, which flowered In me and I wlll be etem8lly grateful. The 18amlng and teachings I have receiv8d Is also something I wlll brfng Into my medlGal practlca to Improve tha 8ppmach to patlents who have been subjected to abuse and also refemng patlents to WE.'ARE to engage in these communlty pmgrammes to aid holl8tk recovery.. e team at WE.'ARE 8rn bnlliant,. Jacky, Donna, Klrsty & Fee. They 8re an amazlng group of women, supportlng and empowerlng others who have been affected by domesllc abuse across the communlty of &'rmingham, to become bettor women, mothers, slst8rs, d8ught9rs and frfends. There are not enough words to descrlbe what they do. You have to $8e. feel and hear for yourselves too. It touches at a deeper splntual level. Nobody aver thlnks It wlll ever happen to them but rf It do88, WE.'ARE Is who you need by your Sldel Poem8 from Words from Warrtor Women Dear W18e Warrlor Woman, You entered the room, Scared, tlred, and emotlonal, But you knew thls was the beglnnlng Of YOUT Journey towards freedom. The tears came, And still do,, But you are no longer ashamed, For this Is your heallng And your Journey towards Freedom. There Is hope, There Is klndne8S, There Is support, And you are part of a slsterhood. Thls Is your Joumey towards freedom. You are everythSng. We are everything Freedom Is..... by Jolly Jamle Like walklng outside, able to breathe the crfsp fresh air, all wlthout feellng In the depth of despalr. Llke happiness exploding across your body, allowlng you to see. to feel, lo be calm and be present. Like tasting the most arnazlng dlsh on the planet Like crystal clear alr wlth a fresh smell, Ilke a bouquet of flowers, so far from hell. Colourful and bright, filled wlth delight. The feeling of freedom is simple for me, It's to wake up in the rrmyning and just feel free. We look fop4vard to what the next year brfngs 88 we continue to Support women to Rlse. Redaim and Recover. 14
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustses. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Director's Report) (condnuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 Flnanclal revlew Gonoral The total Sncome for th8 Gharity. grants and donatlons, durfng the year was £162,653 (2024: £144,174). Of this £144,705 is from grants reported as restrlcted. Total expendlture was £163,068 (2024: £108,973). Of this £156,203 relates to speclfic grants received, Includlng those received in prlor periods, and bs reported as restrlcted. The net result was a deficit for the year of £415 (2024: £35,201 Surplus). This amount has been deducted from reserves leavlng a balanc6 carried forward for future u8e of £155,857 of whlch £132,504 is consldered unrestrlcted and £23,353 restrlcted. Acknowlodgements We are ever grateful to NatSonal Lottery Community Fund-Reaching Communltles Mldlands Reglon for engolng fundlng. We have witnessed so many Ilfe changlng moments for women and chlldren in that tlrne whlch would not have been posslble wlthout thls grant. We are also grateful to Womens ASd Foundatbon, Universlty of Birmlngham and our many other donors who provlded funding for programme8 and creatlve actlvltles. Ra80rv•8 Pollcy The charlty's current pollcy Is to hold sufficlent reserve8 to ensure that we can meet our llabll1es Sn the event of the charlty'8 closure - currently assessed at £41 k (malnly redundancy costs) plus three months running costs assessed at £27k. The Current reserve8 level of £132,504 Is currently above thls target but in the contlnulng dlfficult economic sltuation the trustees conslder are taking a prudent approach to expenditure. Some of the surplus reseNe8 have been eamiarked for use slnce the yearend. structure¥ govemanc• and manag•ment WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Is a company limlted by guarantee governed by Its Memorandum and Articles of As8oGialion dated 11 February 2008 and18 registered as a charity with the CharStles Commisslon. The charlty, prevlously known as Allens Croft Project, changed its name on 11 July 2019. Organi8atlon The Board of Trustees meets bl-monthly. (The Project Manager has delegated authorlty for day to day operatlonal and buslness matters). Slgnificant decisions are dealt with by the Board. R•latsd Partles The current board of trustees are all professlonals who are mainly elther currently involved wtth or who have recently retired from the NHS. It is posslble that at some tlmes there will be work carried out for organisations in which the directors have slgnificant influence and as such will need to be reported. 15
WE:ARE Women's Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrectorfs Report) {¢ondnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 structureg governance and management (eontlnued) Fundlng The Company receives grants from various grdnt making bodies in order to assist with salaries and pay for various activitles. It also receives donations. It does not actively seek money from the general public but does not reject any donations that may be offered. Rlsk Management The Trustees have a Risk Management strategy which involves: Governance - a review of how the risk affects our alms. Operational - Service quality, safeguarding, chikl protection and health and safety. Financial - revlewlng adequacy of reserves and cash flow. Reference and admlnlstratlve detall8 Reglstered charlty name Charlty reglstration number WE:ARE IM)men's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd 1123337 Company reglstratlon number 06498953 Prfnclpal office and reglstered The Happy Hub, Brandwood Centre offlce 157 Allenscroft Road Bimiingham West Midlands B14 6RP The trustees Dr A Coward SM Need J Guggenheim JH Godrnan Independent examlner David Seeley FCA Accuo Accounting Limited Chartered Accounknts Alvechurch Birmingham B48 7JX Small company provl8lons This report has been prepared In accordance with the provisions applicable to companles endtled to the small companies exemption. 16
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Director's Report) (¢ondnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees, annual report was approved on 10 Cktober 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: J Guggenheim Trustee 17
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustses ofWE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Year ended 31 March 2025 I report to the trustees on my examinatlon of the financial statements of WE:ARE Woff*n's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd ('the charity,) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Re8pon8lbllltles 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 accordan with the requirernents of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 21x16 Acy). Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not requlred to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinatlon, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acy). In carrying out my examinatlon I have followed the Dlrections g6ven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b} of the 2011 ACL Independent •xamlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matter8 have come to my attention in connection wlth the examination gwlng me cause to belEeve: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the financlal statements do not accord with those records; or the financlal statements 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 falf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or the financlal statements have not been prepared in accordance th the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities appllcable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the FinancÉal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Seeley FCA Independent Examiner Accuo Accounting Limlted Chartered Accountants Alvechurch Birnilngham 848 7JX 18
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmlted by Guarantee Statement of Financlal Actlvltles (Including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 Restricted funds Total funds Totsl funds 2024 Unrestrfcted funds Income and endowments Donations and legacies Investrnent income 17,387 561 144,705 162,092 561 144,174 Total Income 17,948 144,705 162.653 144.174 Expendlturn Expenditure on charitable activities Total expendlture 6,865 156,203 156,203 163,068 163,068 108,973 108,973 6,865 Net (expendlture)Ilneomo and net movement In funds 11,083 (11,498) (415) 35,201 Reconclllauon of funds Total funds brought foThvard Total funds carrled forward 121,421 132,504 34,851 23,353 156.272 155.857 121,071 156,272 The statement of financial activitles includes all gains and losses recognlsed in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The not•$ on pages 21 to 27 fomi part of the8e flnanclal statements. 19
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Flnancial Position 31 March 2026 2025 2024 Current a880ts Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 1.798 157,954 169.752 164.755 164,755 Crodftor•: amounts falllng due wlthln one year Not current a880ts 16 3,898 8,483 156,272 156,272 156,272 165.867 165.867 155,867 Total a880ts lepA current Ilabllltle8 Net a880ts Fund8 ol the charlty Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 23.363 132.504 155.867 34,851 121,421 156,272 Total charlty funds 17 For the year endlng 31 March 2025 the charlty wa8 entitled to exemptlon from audlt under sectlon 477 of the Companles Act 2006 relatlng to small companles. Dlrectors, respon8ibllltles: The members have not requlred the company to obtdn an audlt of Its tlnanclal statements for the year In qu&8tion In accordance wlth section 476; The dlrectors acknowledge theSr resPonbIlle8 for complylng wlth the requlrements of the Act wlth respect to accountln9 records and the preparatlon of financlal statements. These financlal ststements have been prepared In accordaneA wlth the provlslons appllcable to ompanles subject to the small companles. reglme. These financial statements were approved by the l)oard of trustees and authorlsed for Issue on 10 October 2025, and are slgned on behalf of the board by: J Guggenhelm Trustee notes on page8 21 to 27 fomi part of th08e flnanclal statements. 20
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statsments Year ended 31 March 2025 General Infomiatlon The charity is a public benefit entlty and a private company limlted by guarantee, reglstered In England and Wales and a registered charity In England and Wales. The address of the registered office Is The Happy Hub, Brandwood Contre, 157 Allenscroft Road, Blrmingham, West Midlands, B14 6RP. Statement of compllance These financlal statements have been prepared In Compllance wlth FRS 102, The Flnancial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and the RepublSc of Ireland,, the Ststement of Recomrnended Practlce appllcable to charltles preparing thelr accounts In accordance with the Flnancial Reportlng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charltie8 SORP {FRS 102)) and the Companles Act 2006. Accountlng pollcle8 Ba818 of proparatlon The financial ststements have been prepared on the hl8torlcal cost b8318. Golng concern There are no material uncertalntles about the charlty'8 ablllty to contlnue. Dlsclo•ure exemptlon• The charity meet8 the d8flnltlon of a publlc benefit entty. It satlsfies the crlterla of belng a quallfylng entlty as deflned In FRS 102 and as such the trustee8 have taken advantage of the exemptlon and have not prepared a cash flow statement for the company. Judgemont• and key •ource• of estlmatlon uncertalnty Slgnlflcant Judg•m•nts There are no ludgements (apart from those Involvlng estimations) that management has made In the process of applying the entlty's accountlng pollcies that have any slgnlflcant effect on the amounts re¢ognl8ed In the financSal 8tstements. Key sources of e8tlmatlon uncertalnty AccountSng estlmates and assumptions are made conceming the future and, by thelr nature, wlll rarely equal the related actual outcome. The trustees do not conslder however that there are any key assumptSons or other sources of esumation uncertalnty that have a significant risk of causing a materfal adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and Ilabilltles within the next financlal year. 21
WE:ARE Women's Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantee Notss to the Financlal Statements (¢onthiued) Year ended 31 March 2026 Accountlng pollcles (condnuod) Fund accountlng Unrestricted fvnds 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 of an appeal, and fall into one of two suklasses: restricted Income fijnds or endowment furKls. There are currenuy no end(ywment 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 flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of incor. Income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entiuernent to the glft, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. donated facilities arKI services are recognised in the accounts wthen received if the value can be reliabty measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the suppty of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. Thls is classif*d as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirernent for it to be spent on a particukr purpose and retumed if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted. ResOue5 expended Expenditure is reniSed on an accruals basis as a liability is inGurred. Expenditure includes applicable VAT as this cannot be recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates: expenditure on charitable activities indudes 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 govemance of the chaiity apportioned to charitab activities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable acbvities. Tanglble assets All fixed assets are Initially recorded at cosl Depreclatlon Depreciatson is calculated so as to [te off the cost or valuation of an asset. less ts residual value. over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Computers 33% straight line Deflned Contrlbutlon plans Contributions to defined contrilxjtion plans are recognised as an expense in the pernd in vthlch the felated service is provided.
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmitsd by Guarantse Notss to the Flnanclal Statements (contlnuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 Llmlted by guarantoe The company is limited by guarantee and consequently has no share capltal. In the event of a wlnding up the liabillty of a member to contribute to the assets of the company Is Ilmlted to £1. Donatlon8 and legacle8 Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Total Funds Funds 2025 Donatlon8 Donations 5,387 5,387 Grants Blrmlngham Clty Councll Natlonal Lottery Cornmunity Fund-RC Mldlands Region Unlverslty of Blmilngham West Mldlands Police Womens Ald Foundation Community Grants Government grant Income 104,869 104,669 7,000 7,000 35,248 4,788 35.248 4,788 5,000 162,092 5,000 17,387 144,705 Unre8trfcted Funds Re¥trlcted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Donatlon8 Donations 3,296 3,298 Grants Bimilngham Clty Councll National Lottery Communlty Fund-RC Mldlands Reglon Unlver31ty of Blrrnlngham West Midlands Pollce Womens Ald Foundation Community Grants Govemment grant income 6,000 6,000 101,848 101,848 28,000 30 28,000 5,000 42,296 5,000 101,878 144,174 Invo8tmont Income Unrestrlcted Total Funds Unrestsicted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Bank Interest recelvable 561 561 23
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limitsd by Guarantee Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (¢onthiuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Expendfture on ¢harltable actlvftles by fund type UnrriCted Funds Restricted Total Funds FurKIs 2025 Domestic Violence Programme Support costs 6,865 155,006 1,197 156,203 161.871 1,197 163,068 6,865 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Domestic VK)lence Programrne Support costs 7,752 99,919 1,302 101,221 107,671 1,302 7,752 108,973 Expendlturo on charltable aetlvitles by activlty type Acttvities undertaken dlrectly Support Total funds costs 2025 Total fund 2024 Domestlc Violence Programme Govemance costs 161,871 161,871 1,197 163,068 107,671 1,302 108,973 1,197 1,197 161,871 Analys18 of support costs Analysis of support costs Domestio Ifiolence Programme Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Finance costs Governance costs 87 1,110 87 1,208 1,197 1,197 1,302 10. Independent examlnatlon fees 2025 2024 Fees payable to the independent examiner for. Independent examination of the financlal statements Other financial services 450 650 1,100 1,100
WE:ARE Women's Empowerment And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmltsd by Guarantee Notes to the Flnanclal Statsments {conUnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 11. Staff costs The totsl staff costs and employee benefits for the r8POrtlng period are analysed as follows: 2025 2024 Wages and salarles Social security costs Employer contrlbutlons to penslon plans 75,819 6,823 1,622 84,264 63,965 6,333 1,544 71,842 The average head count of employees during Ihe year wa8 3 {2024.' 2). The average number of fvii-tlme equlvalent employees during the year18 analysed as follows: 2025 No. 2024 No. Number of staff Involved In charltable actlvltles No employee recelved employeo benefits of more than £60,000 durlng the year (2024: NII). Koy Management Par8onno1 The truste88 consider that they ¢omprlse the key management personnel. No remuneration Is pald to them by the charlty or any thlrd party In connectlon wlth thelr role at the charlty. 12. Tru8tee romuneratlon and expen•e• No remuneratlon or other benellts from employment wlth the charfty or a related entlty were received by the trustee8 in elther the current or prevlous year. No expenses were relmbursed In elther year. 13. Tran8fern between fund8 There were no transfers belween funds durlng the year. 14. Tanglble flxod a••et8 EquSpment Total C08t At l Aprll 2024 and 31 March 2026 D•preclatlon At 1 Aprll 2024 and 31 March 2026 Carrylng amount At 31 March 2025 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,392 At 31 March 2024 25.
WE:ARE Women's Empowemient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to th• Financlal Statements {conllnuod) Year ended 31 March 2025 15. Debtors 2026 2024 Trade debtors 1.798 16. Crndltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Accrua18 and deferred Income 3,896 8,483 17. Analy818 of charltabh lund8 Unrn8trf¢ted lund• At 31 March 20 26 At 1 Aprll 2024 Income Expendfture General funds 121,421 17,948 {6,865) 132,504 At 31 March 20 24 At 1 Aprll 2023 Income Expendfture General funds 86,877 42,296 (7,752) 121,421
WE:ARE Women's Empowernient And Recovery Educators Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantse Notes to the Financlal Statements (conllnu8d) Year ended 31 March 2025 17. Anatysls of charltable fund8 (c4xthiuad) Restrlcted funds At 31 March 20 25 At 1 April 2024 Incorne Expenditure Heart of England-Transition and 2.454 59 32,338 {2,454) (59) (113,654) (35.248) (4,788> {156,203) Police and Crime Commissioner National Lottery Community Fund Women's Aid Communty Matter5 104,669 35,248 4,788 144,705 23.353 34,851 23,353 At 31 March 20 24 1 Aprll 2023 Incon Expenditure Heart of Englan(kTransition and 2,454 59 32,338 Police and Crlme Commissioner Nalional Lottery Community Fund Women's Aid Community Matters 29 31,711 30 101.848 (101,221) 34.194 101.878 (101,221) 34,851 18. Analysls of net assets between funds Unrestricted RestrKted Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 132,504 27,248 (3,895) 23.353 169,752 13.895) 155.857 132,504 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 126,351 38.404 (8,483) 29,921 164,755 (8.483) 156,272 126,351