Registered Company Number 06676509 Registered Charity Number 1125946
ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Annual Report 24/25
www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk
Supporting & empowering 24 survivors of years Domestic Abuse
Contents of the Financial Statements Annual Report 24/25
Report of the Trustees 3-30
Independent Examiner’s Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Activities
Introduction to Trustee Report
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are proud to share this year’s annual report and to reflect on the continued growth, resilience and impact of Broxtowe Women’s Project.
Over the past year, BWP has continued to provide vital support to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, while also expanding its work in prevention, wellbeing and community engagement. The dedication and compassion shown by staff, trustees, volunteers, funders and partners has ensured that those accessing the service are not only supported through crisis, but also given opportunities to rebuild their confidence, wellbeing and independence for the future.
We recognise that the demand for services remains high, and the challenges faced by the organisation, particularly in relation to funding and capacity, continue to be significant. Despite this, BWP has remained committed to delivering high-quality, accessible support and creating safe, welcoming spaces for those who need them most.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff team, volunteers, partners and funders whose ongoing support makes this work possible. We are also continually inspired by the strength and courage of the women and families who engage with BWP and who shape the development of the service.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to supporting the organisation’s vision of a future where women and children can live safe lives free from domestic abuse, and to ensuring BWP continues to grow, adapt and respond to the needs of the communities it serves.
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited Reference and - Administrative Details July 2024 June 2025
Trustees
Nicola Upe-Glenn Pearl Smith Fiona Porter FCIPD ICF ACC Diane Wallace Debra Gibson Digna Patel David Bottomley - Appointed 11 Aug 2025
Resigned Trustees
Sally Olewe-Richards, Chair & Treasurer (7 Oct 2022 - 17 Feb 2025) Francesca Jane Cooney (14 Aug 2023 - 16 June 2025) Laura Jane Currer (18 Sept 2023 - 17 Feb 2025) Meredith Roberts Vaughan (7 Sep 2021 - 16 Dec 2024)
Senior Management Team
Colette Byrne, CEO Chris Harris, Partnership Manager Hannah, Outreach Manager
Charity
Registration Number: 1125946 Company Registration Number: 06676509
Registered Office:
Union House, 111 New Union Street, Coventry, CV1 2NT
Principal Office:
PO Box 6660 Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3ZE
Independent Examiner:
Eva Stevens, employee of Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL
A short history
History of BWP
Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP) was established in 2001 in response to a recognised lack of support for women affected by domestic abuse in the Borough of Broxtowe. Originally providing outreach support to women, BWP has since grown to offer services for children and young people, counselling, wellbeing programmes, and family-focused activities.
We also deliver our bespoke domestic abuse education programme, The Survivors Programme, alongside a growing programme of prevention and early intervention through community events and awareness-raising.
Our Mission
‘BWP ensure those affected by Domestic Abuse are empowered to be safe and in control of their own lives.’
We support women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, while working to prevent abuse through awareness raising, training and campaigning to challenge it in all its forms and reduce stigma. We deliver this work locally across Broxtowe and Nottinghamshire, while continuing to expand our reach to support more communities. Through working in partnership and community development, we aim to demonstrate best practice and drive lasting change.
Our Vision
‘Our vision is that women and children can live safe lives free from domestic abuse.’
We work towards a society in which there is gender equity, and our shared rejection of domestic abuse has led to positive changes at all levels, including societal and institutional, legal, and cultural, so that all forms of abuse no longer exist.
Our values
‘The women and children we support are at the core of everything that we do. We work in collaboration to advocate for them with persistence, determination, compassionate and honesty.’
How we can help you
We are here to help women and children who are experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse.
We provide a confidential helpline, outreach service, training courses and wellbeing sessions, all aimed at empowering women and helping them thrive beyond domestic abuse.
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Key Statistics
492
99
Women supported through the Outreach & Helpline Service
Women accessed our survivors courses
100+
Women engaged in our Wellbeing and family service
24
Children accessed 1 : 1 support
150+
Children attended family events and workshops
775
Food and Wellbeing packages distributed
25
Active volunteers and over 50 helpers
1432
Volunteer hours recorded
Women’s Outreach
Our specialist outreach workers continue to give advice 5 days a week to women who are struggling with the effects of domestic abuse. Trained on all types of domestic abuse plus stalking and harassment they complete risk assessments, safety plans and give endless amounts of emotional and practical support to the women who contact BWP, liaising with solicitors, courts, housing providers, financial services and many more.
93% of women were empowered after support 93% said knowledge has increased 90% fled or remained free from the abusive relationship 66% felt their confidence improved 89% discussed aspirations for their future
“Thank you for listening to me and helping me understand my experiences for what they are; it has made me feel better and that I’m not just being silly. I will now contact the police and report this.” (woman aged 74 being stalked by ex-husband)
“Thank you so much for all the support you have given me and helping me through that bad time, I'm so grateful for everything you've done for me”.
“I couldn't have separated from my husband on my own, you'll never know how much you've helped me, you've been a God send, you really have.”
Group training
4 Survivors Programmes delivered 2 Post Separation Abuse Courses delivered
“This course is making such a difference to me. I can honestly say it’s the best thing I have done to give me the perspectives I needed to get through the trauma.”
“I really like the tools for wellbeing that you include in the course. I feel like they help me to think in a more positive way. I practice gratitude and it really works. The sessions are so helpful to me especially the one on self-blame, I never knew that was such a common problem.”
“Just knowing that this type of abuse is so common and that I’m not alone with what I’m dealing with has been so helpful to me. These men seem to use the same methods and I found all of the information on the course so insightful. Amazing.” “I found this course so helpful in thinking of different ways to manage the on-going abuse. I find I’m better able to detach from it now, His words seem to bounce off me now whereas before I would be hurt by his comments. The case studies were so powerful, I identified with so much of the abuse discussed.”
Facilitator training
Other organisations expressed an interest in training to facilitate The Survivors Programme as a replacement for out of date courses. Despite being a small organisation, the Outreach team at BWP are leaders in our field of work. We evaluate the needs of the women, we support and provide appropriate and up-to-date training information and literature for them (and agencies).
Over this year we wrote a manual and trained four organisations with more in the pipeline.
“Such good training, I have learnt a lot today. I enjoyed the active style of learning and I will incorporate much of my new learning into my role.” DA Provider
“Great informative course – I can’t wait to start facilitating my first group. So much better than the course we had been running.” DA Provider
Wellbeing and family Service
Between July 2024 and June 2025, the Wellbeing and Development Service has delivered a wide range of impactful, creative and therapeutic initiatives for women and families affected by domestic abuse. Our work this year has supported recovery, empowered and grown confidence, reduced isolation and built a stronger sense of community and sisterhood. Through strategic partnerships, volunteering opportunities and careful activity planning, we have engaged our record number of families across Nottinghamshire.
Activity Highlights
Creative Writing Projects
Telling the Untold Stories (Sept – Dec 2024) ‘Asking for it’ (Jan–June 2025) Monthly ‘Write Nights’
Our creative writing programme continues to provide a powerful outlet for women affected by domestic abuse to build confidence, reflect on their experiences and share their voices. In partnership with the University of East London, we delivered an 8-week course which led to the publication of Telling the Untold Stories (Parts 1 and 2), with participants showcasing their work at the UEL White Ribbon Conference and a book launch at Eastwood Library. We also collaborated with the National Justice Museum and photographer Jayne Jackson on the Asking for It project, where 25 women took part in a series of workshops inspired by the exhibition, with their work now featured alongside Jackson’s photography. Alongside these larger projects, our regular monthly Write Nights continue to offer a supportive space for women to come together, explore different forms of writing and develop their creativity, with sessions ranging from reflective writing to screenwriting. Together, these opportunities not only support wellbeing and healing, but also empower women to reclaim their voices and contribute to wider conversations around domestic abuse.
66 ee ‘’Being part of this project and telling our untold stories has been wonderful. Sharing our stories of what we have been through and where we have come from can be triggering yet also empowering for a survivor, being a part of this group has shown us that we are not alone and we can do this. We deserve our freedom and should be proud to have come so far both literally and figuratively. My hope is that by doing this, and showing it is possible, we may give someone the boost to write their own stories and free their creative spirit. Or that maybe, just possibly save another life’’ —————.
‘’Before this I had lost faith in myself and was afraid to take pride in my abilities. I haven't felt talented or good at anything for such a long time but wanted to take part I this story writing group to at least help find a way of processing some of my experiences. My Barrister described me as someone who has to communicate their feelings, emotions and thoughts and he realised my voice was suppressed in my relationship with my ex. This group gave me an opportunity to get my voice back. I enjoyed reading back my story and hoped that an audience would too, so I am really pleased about the response I have had. For a long time I have toyed with an idea of actually trying to write to a good enough level to be published and I feel like this is a first step towards that.’’ This project has given me the opportunity to tell and share part of my story which has significantly helped my recovery. Having a voice and being listened to without judgement or criticism means the world to me. To be helped to express this in words has been wonderful’’
"I never thought I would ever write a complete piece of work... It's amazing to know that my work being displayed might change someone else's life for the better."
Creative Projects and BWP Community Drop-ins
Therapeutic Art workshops
Wellbeing Café - held monthly
West African Learn and Lunches
Gardening Project
Papermaking with a Purpose project
“The paper making course was really good fun. I felt like it was a good bonding activity for us as a group as the next week we did it lots of us reminded bits of the process and we were able to help each other work our way through it again. My daughter (4) loved pouring the colours into it and experimenting with it and getting her hands mucky. And the staining came off after about a day or so, which she was delighted with showing her friends. I got us out of the house before she suffered too much harm and she now knows we go to activities at BWP, we call it ‘the nice ladies’ and she loves the activities she gets to do, this one was particularly fun for her. I love that for her she gets to see a good, helpful, kind group of women so can see what good, healthy relationships look like. I think this was one of her favourite activities. For me, being brave enough to try new activities in front of people when so many years were criticised for anything I did, well it was confidence building. Doing something new! In front of people I don’t know that well! And if going horribly wrong and no-one judging or criticising! Helping to heal the damage that was caused by so many years of abuse. I really hope other women will get the chance to have a go at this activity - or other ones. Small stepping stones to building ourselves back together.”
Family Events
Our family activities programme has provided safe, creative and engaging opportunities for women and children to connect, have fun and build positive relationships. Throughout the year, we delivered a range of themed events including our Teddy Bears Picnic, BWP Olympics, seasonal celebrations such as Easter and Christmas, and wellbeing-focused sessions like Bee Kind.
We also worked in partnership with local organisations, including Bennerley Viaduct, to offer unique experiences such as an interactive family walk. Over the festive period, we supported over 100 women and children through a large-scale Christmas event, alongside distributing gifts, food parcels and essential items such as school uniform and supplies.
Across all activities, we aim to reduce isolation, ease financial pressure and create supportive spaces where families can spend quality time together and strengthen their wellbeing.
School holiday periods can be extremely challenging for families with the absence of school meals. During half-term and school holidays, we provide free healthy food bags containing donated food, rescued fresh surplus food, and additional essential household and personal items to meet their needs, and treats for their wellbeing. We provide free food and drinks at all sessions plus food parcels to take away
Teddy Bears Picnic – July 2024
Adventure Walk with Bennerley Viaduct – August 2024
IBack to School Big Give – August 2024
Spookley Pumpkin Picking – October 2024 Christmas Celebration – December 2024
Bee Kind to yourself and the environment – February 2025 Easter Eggstravaganza April 2025
Children and Young People
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11- 15 years
25%
0-5 years
33%
6-10 years
42%
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24 referrals
Ages: 0-5 years – 33% 6-10 years – 42% 11-15 years – 25%
Perception of risk – 88% improved Perception of safety – 89% improved
Mental health outcome – 100% of CYP said their mental health had improved through support. We offer support with accessing treatment for it, better managing it through coping strategies and improving confidence and self-esteem.
CYP Group Work
The CYP team also delivered Healing, Engaging And Recovering Together (HEART) sessions with groups of children and their mothers with the aim of helping them restore their bond, often broken or damaged through domestic abuse.
“The session has given the children a boost to see their individual talents.”
“It was really helpful in talking how emotions affects us in easy explainable ways using emojis’’
“By using the separate rooms it’s helped my daughter’s confidence grow by talking to the group.”
“Complementing each other helped my child’s self esteem and confidence’’
the craft activity helped in sharing our feelings and building connection’’ “I really enjoyed the craft session today, doing something with just my mum has been special”
“learning about plants and how they grow has been so interesting, it’s helped me see that how we treat the things we care about is really important.”
Partnership
Awareness Raising:
As always, a key function for BWP is to raise awareness, within the local community online and amongst our partners. BWP represents and advocates for beneficiaries at meetings and events and ensure that current issues for both domestic abuse and the wider VAWG agenda are routinely on the agenda. As part of the Nottinghamshire County Communication group, it allows BWP to have a clear voice in county and national strategy.
This year we ran a number of campaigns e.g. “Kindness Starts With Me” campaign – visiting schools, community groups and statutory partners to decorate and make kindness rocks and diversity trees, whilst discussing the importance of Healthy Relationships.
Key Partners:
Throughout this time BWP worked with a wide range of partners, many of these are long term supporters of the work that BWP offers. Others engage for one-time opportunities. Both are important to support the growth and development of services, and increasing awareness of domestic abuse.
Long term support has been demonstrated by the range of partners that have helped both in a financial and practical ways to support the opening of the BWP shop “Pretties in the ‘Wood”. They attended the BWP Gala Dinner. They promote our work in shared communications. As part of the broader VAWG agenda and accredited White Ribbon Domestic Abuse charity, BWP were pleased to support our local White Ribbon partners. It was good to be part of the inaugural Nottinghamshire Fire versus Police football games alongside partners from Broxtowe Borough Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Training with partners
BWP is able to deliver domestic abuse awareness to a range of business partners and statutory organisations; we feel it is important to embed this delivery as part of an overarching Wellbeing and Safeguarding Strategy. This allows BWP to work closely with these groups to embed real change in working practices.
This year has seen us work with:
PayPlan
PayPlan – this has been the 6th year of partnership work; BWP offers monthly support to the Safeguarding Committee and Wellbeing Champions based both in the UK and Lisbon. Alongside this BWP provides training updates related to Domestic Abuse, Wellbeing initiatives and mandatory safeguarding sessions to Line Managers (30) and Wellbeing Champions (15)
Ann Craft Trust – BWP has regular communication with the staff team at Ann Craft Trust and supports their Annual Adult Safeguarding Week. This year BWP has delivered a training session for Safeguarding Leads in nonregulated sports about Understanding Domestic Abuse (25)
Unison – BWP delivered both Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding training over a series of 6 sessions to different teams within the Unison organisation (50)
Rushcliffe Borough Council – BWP delivered Domestic Abuse training to the Senior Staff and Councillors at the council (25)
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service – BWP were invited to support a review policy and practice related to Domestic Abuse as part of support offered via the White Ribbon accreditation steering group. Following this Domestic Abuse and Consent training was delivered to front line Fire Officers and support staff over 4 sessions (100)
BWP has also been able to attend local Partnership Boards to deliver awareness raising sessions related to national reports regarding the increase of loss of life by suicide for individuals experiencing domestic abuse (3 sessions / 40 people). Work that will continue in line with the Nottinghamshire Suicide Prevention Strategy moving forward.
Exhibitions, Campaigns and Community Projects
Throughout the year, BWP delivered a range of awareness raising activities and campaigns to amplify the voices of survivors and increase understanding of domestic abuse. This included creative projects such as poetry projections at Beeston and Nottingham Light Night, and exhibitions across local libraries, showcasing work created by the women we support.
We engaged local partners through targeted sessions, including raising awareness of economic abuse with supermarket community champions, and worked collaboratively on community events such as NetWalks to promote conversations around safety.
We also marked key moments in the calendar, including International Women’s Day with a community march and creative activities, and a Christmas card competition involving families.
Communications
External communication to share key messages is important and BWP is pleased to see a steady growth of followers across all our social media platforms during the year. A balance of promoting BWP and PITW events sits alongside reports on successful partner events that the BWP team has attended.
Our Comms messages also share the important national messages that form an important part of the work delivered by the partnership role.
Facebook remained the organisation’s most important community engagement platform during 2024–2025. It played a key role in connecting Broxtowe Women’s Project with local residents, supporters, volunteers and partner organisations.
Communications
LinkedIn played a strategic role in strengthening BWP’s professional profile and sector presence. Posts about projects, awareness initiatives and sector developments helped position BWP as a knowledgeable and trusted voice within the field of domestic abuse support. This strengthened our network and helped raise awareness of the importance of our specialist domestic abuse services.
Case Study - Sally
Sally had experienced long term physical abuse and threats to kill from her partner alongside multiple incidents of non-fatal strangulation. It was deemed a high-risk case because of this and he had previously been in prison for threats to kill her in the past. The abuser would act extremely possessive and jealous towards Sally and would frequently assault her when she would speak to other males in social settings. Sally struggled with a deep sense of guilt and shame, often blaming herself for the abuse over the years and feeling she had wasted a lot of her life
The abuser is a heavy drinker which increases her risk and incites more dangerous behaviour when under the influence. Sally appeared to have a strong ‘Trauma Bond’ with the abuser and felt she could not leave or fully get away from him. She presented initially as feeling very low in her mental health and hopeless that her future would ever be bright. The abuser resides close by to the home and whilst she told him the relationship was over, he continued to be digitally abusive, for example he would post vile and vindictive statements about her on social media and send her threatening and emotionally abusive text messages.
A risk assessment was completed and Sally was assessed as being ‘high risk’. Working with the local council a Sanctuary referral was made to target harden Sally’s home which helped her feel more secure. We supported Sally to also get an injunction. Through one to one group support and training, Sally has processed her trauma bond and is now physically and emotionally safe from the abuser, allowing her to begin the healing from what happened to her.
"I feel like a different person and it's a different life I'm living now. Work is going really well and my mental health is getting there."
Case Study - Jade
At first Jade was not open to applying for a Non-Molestation Order because she was afraid this would trigger the abuser to target her again as he had little to no respect for the law. After a series of supportive and empowering supportive sessions with her Outreach Worker, Jade built the strength to recognise her worth, create new boundaries, see the impact the abuse had been having on her and understand what a trauma bond is and how to work through this. Jade received further threatening voicemail messages from the abuser, even though she had blocked him. Jade reported this to the police. Her Outreach Worker arranged for specialist DA solicitor support and she obtained a NMO order against him which is valid for one year.
This was a huge step for Jade and the first time she felt brave enough during their 14 year on/off relationship to put a boundary in place and protect herself. The solicitor noted that ‘a visable weight had been lifted’ off Jade who said that she is extremely grateful for the support and encouragement given to her by BWP.
Case Study - Mandy
Mandy self-referred to BWP seeking support for her experiences of domestic abuse perpetrated by her long-term partner whom she’d been in a relationship with for 18 years. Her abuser was coercively controlling, economically abusive and would stalk her when she was not in the home. Mandy advised that she has been isolated from her family and her abuser would often show up unannounced at her workplace and spy on her to check she was not flirting with other colleagues or customers, this made Mandy feel uncomfortable and eventually her partner was barred from her workplace.
With support and guidance from her Outreach Worker, Mandy decided to flee from the relationship and sourced accommodation elsewhere. Safety planning was completed regularly as the abuser would sometimes wait for her in the car outside of work and Mandy was afraid they would follow her home to her new address. Mandy was referred to Payplan due to the economic abuse. Mandy completed The Survivor’s Programme and engaged well during the course. She started to build her confidence again and know her rights about what she deserves in a healthy relationship.
Mandy’s abuser threatened her and the family that they had a terminal illness and was told they would die in 5 years’ time. Mandy felt concerned about this and started to feel guilty that they had left the abuser in this situation. When Mandy talked with their adult child further about this, there appeared to be no medical proof to this and Mandy said she found it very strange and questioned if the abuser was telling the truth or not. We discussed ‘the cancer diagnosis’ – a tactic that abusers can use when they have lost control to manipulate and threaten their victim to enter back into the relationship to become their carer and guilt trip them back into the cycle of abuse.
Mandy was referred to a solicitor via BWP and started divorce proceedings, this was a huge step for her to take.
Mandy started to implement boundaries with her abuser regarding money as she used to give her partner a decent chunk of her earnings each month which they still expected to receive.
Mandy has since entered a new relationship that she deems healthy, fun and peaceful. Mandy started doing hobbies for herself and had a social life again after years of being isolated.
Case Study by CYP worker
I started working with a teenage boy who had previously had lots of counselling relating to what had happened with his dad. In our first session he started by telling me that he doesn't like talking about his dad and that he wouldn’t be doing that with me. He said he didn’t like counselling as they just wanted him to speak about what happened. I explained to him that the sessions we run are more about giving him tools and information about relationships and domestic abuse so that he can understand his experiences better and that I wouldn’t force him to speak about his dad if he didn’t want to.
In session 3, I gave an example of how we can struggle with knowing how to feel when our parents have been both kind and abusive to us. Without prompting, he started to reflect on how his dad acted and how this made him feel.
At the end of the session, I thanked him for sharing his thoughts about his dad and how I know he doesn't find it easy to do so. He shared that he felt ok to talk about him with me as he can see that I understand and that I'm not a counsellor forcing him to talk.
In session 4, he started by asking if he could tell me something. He then went on to explain that he had seen his dad in the street and how it had made him feel.
Case Study 2 by CYP worker
In a session working with a child who was five years old I was finding it difficult for the child to engage in understanding the topic of anger. We were in a room at her school , full of distractions and the child wanted to play with all of the toys and use instruments. I used a book to portray the idea of the anger monster and tried to explain to the child that we have choices for how you respond when you feel angry. Instead, the child got up from her seat, climbed onto a hobby horse and started to play musical instruments. I decided to embrace what the child was doing and meet her where she was, and so instead of asking her to sit down and read the book, I too climbed on a hobby horse, grabbed a drum and created a song to do with how to act when you're angry. The child loved the song and even gave her own coping strategies for what to do when she feel angry, like go play with her toys or have a cry.
At the end of the session the child asked if we could sing the song together and she had remembered lots of the words. The following week, I reminded her of the song and she asked if we could sing again, she had remembered nearly all of the words and said that she had spoken to her friends in her class and her mum about what the best things to do were when you were angry and had taught them the words so they could sing it too.
Case Study 3 by CYP worker
I started work with a 7 year old boy who has witnessed domestic abuse from his dad to his mum. His father gets contact and praises the child for violent language and actions. This child told me that he aspires to be a gang leader and have a gun. After a couple of sessions with this child, I noticed his caring heart started to blossom. He shared that he didn't want to own a gun and that he'd like to work repairing cars. The sessions with this child were valuable in him identifying is own identity rather than what he feels his dad expects him to be like.
Case Study from Family Session
We run family activities designed for families to connect, get creative and learn how to make healthy food. A family took some seeds from this event, planted them and harvested them in summer 2025. We did this activity to help the children understand how important nurturing something is and how things grow when you love and take care of them. We taught them about how we have control over whether we help or hinder something growing and that with kindness, support and care we can have a positive impact.
thank you so much for the seeds. My children have enjoyed every minute of sowing and looking after them. It has been a beautiful activity to share with them.”
Gala Dinner Fundraiser
Annual Gala Dinner - 2nd Year, raising awareness of domestic abuse and generating critical funds in style.
Pretties in the ‘Wood
In 2025 we opened our vintage and retro-style charity shop based in Eastwood, Pretties in the ‘wood which plays an important role in supporting both fundraising, community engagement and development of our service users. The shop provides a welcoming and creative space where highquality donated items are given a new life, helping to generate vital income to sustain our services.
Over the past year, the shop has also begun to evolve into more than a retail space. It offers creative opportunities for women to build confidence, develop practical skills, and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. Through volunteering and training, women are able to take positive steps towards increased independence and employability.
Charity Structure, Governance and Management
Trustees are approached personally or we advertise for them, utilising social media platforms. We have a clear process for recruitment, application, approval or rejection, induction/onboarding and development and training, and meet with them prior to full application to ensure it’s a good fit and that they are clear of the expectations upon them. A duly completed application form is required including references and a role and person specification is clearly outlined. All Trustees are DBS checked (as are staff and volunteers) and fully referenced, in line with our policies. Trustees are supplied with appropriate information ahead of their considered application and are appointed or otherwise in line with the charity’s constitution, the good trustee guide and other legislative guidance and receive an induction and ongoing access to good practice resources and online training opportunities.
The Board of Trustees meets every two months to fulfil their role in overseeing and directing the affairs of the charity, ensuring that it is well run and delivers the charitable outcomes for which it is established. One of those meetings is an annual strategy/development day, when the Trustees review the overall strategy for the charity, including the budget and any financial implications. Trustees are committed to the Nolan principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, honesty, and leadership.
The Trustees delegate day-to-day running of the charity to the CEO, Colette Byrne. The Senior Management Team (SMT) meet monthly to review Safeguarding concerns and to plan operational actions. The SMT consists of the CEO, Partnerships Manager and Outreach Manager. Nature of governing document
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity. It is operated under the rules of its memorandum and articles of association dated 19th August 2008. It has no share capital and the liability of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to £10.
Financial Position
We were very disappointed that during this financial year our expenditure exceeded our income. BWP delivers high-quality services with a small team and limited resources, and we know that we make a significant impact to the women, children, and businesses that we support. We know why our expenditure exceeded our income - some key funding ended, development ideas did not pay off and we over-extended with reliance on expensive freelance support; we have learned from this and have pivoted again to reduce the likelihood of this happening again. However, in another challenging year, we still secured an income of nearly £300k, so we were grateful for this, as we were able to cover our core services and still expand with the opening of our charity shop.
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Reserve funds policy is three-six months running costs. A minimum of three months’ worth of reserves is being held to ensure that core activity could continue for this period to develop and implement fundraising activities. The aim is to grow to the six-month upper end of the policy.
Looking ahead, we are still committed to expanding our reach wherever possible without over-stretching, enhancing our services and increasing our awareness raising and advocating for a society free from domestic abuse. We will continue to collaborate with partner organisations, explore innovative solutions, and adapt to emerging needs to provide the best support possible. We will continue to promote our shop ‘Pretties in the ‘Wood as a safe-space for disclosures and develop it as a community hub.
Fundraising and Income Generation
We remain aware of the challenging funding landscape and how we need to maximise existing resources and aim to avoid undue reliance on Grant income. We want/need to grow our income and continue to streamline our expenditure without losing the impact or quality, but we also want to be realistic. We are looking at a 3-step approach to increase income and expand awareness:
� Diversify
We know that we have had an undue reliance on grant funding and that has been the picture for some time.
� Increase corporate and community income
This is our aim to explore/develop more partnerships, increase revenue and address resilience and sustainability - as well as bringing in unrestricted funding to increase reserves.
� Increase Traded Income
We worked hard across the year to expand this by setting up a local retail and training outlet to again raise both funds and awareness - and provide a training venue for small groups and for our own volunteers and beneficiaries, where it’s safe to do so. Our first shop Pretties in the ‘Wood opened and has been slow but valued start in the community.
Forward Plans and Development
It continues to be our goal that the charity aims to balance ambition and realism, and to expand what we do now, and develop it into new areas as well as expanding existing provision in the face of escalating need; as we continue to raise awareness, more women seek support. As we stated last year, and the year before, we must navigate the familiar tension between rising need and diminishing resources. The charity remains concerned with diversifying income streams and addressing the profile of income.
Subject to funding, BWP aspires, in the next few years, to augment our core provision using hybrid and online services, especially for young people and for remote access for women. We are proud of our training capacity, and the ability and expertise that we have to help corporate and other community organisations to be more aware of domestic abuse and its impact. We aim to expand our training offer to women and the ‘Train the Trainer’ approach alongside a virtual training initiative.
Our aspiration and ambition is to stabilise financial resources and increase provision in the face of escalating and unmet need for our services. We aim and the critical preventative and early intervention work required for meaningful change within the community. We also aim to rename and rebrand the organisation to reflect growth and ambition for increased reach.
Staffing and volunteers
We currently have a staff team of 10 salaried and 4 outsourced workers with over 25 amazing active volunteers and over 50 helpers. We place a heavy premium on lived experience and many of our Trustees, staff and volunteers have personal lived experience of abuse.
The staff team meet monthly to ensure we are aligned and focused on the priorities received from the Board and that we all understand our part in delivering the mission of the charity and how important it is that we work well together, which we do! We also ensure the engagement and involvement of our amazing volunteer team, who are an invaluable addition to the resources and capacity of the charity. Staff and volunteers engaged in training and CPD throughout the year.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the past 12 months have been mixed with financial challenges but also an incredibly exciting time of opportunities including the opening of our shop and engaging with and informing the community of the tactics of domestic abuse. We have benefitted from and look forward to developing new collaborations, partnership and to continue to expand the vital work we do.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated staff, volunteers, Patron, AmbassAdore, supporters, partners and of course, beneficiaries for their unwavering commitment to our vision and work. Together, we have made a tangible difference in the lives of survivors, empowering them to break free from the cycle of abuse and begin to rebuild their lives. We look forward to another year of making a positive impact through partnership working and collaboration.
With gratitude for your support,
Debra Gibson Chair of the Board of Trustees
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Trustees' Report
Statement of Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Broxtowe Women's Project Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". The report and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards, comprising FRS 102 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Small companies provision statement
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:25.03.26
......................................... Debra Gibson Trustee
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Broxtowe Women's Project Limited ('the Company')
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Broxtowe Women's Project Limited ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your 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 examiner’s statement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no other 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.
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Eva Stevens, BSc, CPFA, employee of Community Accounting Plus member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL
Date:............................. 26/03/26
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)
| Unrestricted Total Total 1 April 2023 to |
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|---|---|
| funds Restricted funds 30 June 2025 30 June 2024 |
|
| Note | £ £ £ £ |
| Income from: | |
| Donations and legacies 2 |
116,406 - 116,406 102,572 |
| Charitable activities 3 |
23,496 144,635 168,131 233,940 |
| Other trading activities 4 |
9,249 - 9,249 24,852 |
| Investment income 5 |
1,091 - 1,091 1,574 |
| Total Income | |
| 150,242 144,635 294,877 362,938 |
|
| Expenditure on: | |
| Charitable activities 7 |
(135,131) (174,758) (309,889) (355,859) |
| Total Expenditure | |
| (135,131) (174,758) (309,889) (355,859) |
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| Other recognised gains and losses | |
| Net movement in funds | |
| 15,111 (30,123) (15,012) 7,079 |
|
| Reconciliation of funds | |
| Total funds brought forward | |
| 127,330 45,541 172,871 165,792 |
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| Total funds carried forward 19 |
|
| 142,441 15,418 157,859 172,871 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 19.
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)
These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes
| Unrestricted Total |
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|---|---|
| funds Restricted funds 2024 |
|
| Note | £ £ £ |
| Income and Endowments from: | |
| Donations and legacies 2 |
102,572 - 102,572 |
| Charitable activities 3 |
16,927 217,013 233,940 |
| Other trading activities 4 |
24,852 - 24,852 |
| Investment income 5 |
1,574 - 1,574 |
| Total income | |
| 145,925 217,013 362,938 |
|
| Expenditure on: | |
| Charitable activities 7 |
(160,115) (195,744) (355,859) |
| Total expenditure | |
| (160,115) (195,744) (355,859) |
|
| Net(expenditure)/income | |
| (14,190) 21,269 7,079 |
|
| Net movement in funds | |
| (14,190) 21,269 7,079 |
|
| Reconciliation of funds | |
| Total funds brought forward | |
| 141,520 24,272 165,792 |
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| Total funds carried forward 19 |
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| 127,330 45,541 172,871 |
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
(Registration number: 06676509) Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2025
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | ||||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 364 | 729 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Debtors | 10 | 13,121 | 9,301 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 11 | 154,056 | 219,099 | |
| 167,177 | 228,400 | |||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within oneyear | 13 | (9,682) | (56,258) | |
| Net currentassets | 157,495 | 172,142 | ||
| Netassets | 157,859 | 172,871 | ||
| Funds of the charity: | ||||
| Restricted income funds | ||||
| Restricted funds | 19 | 15,418 | 45,541 | |
| Unrestricted income funds | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 142,441 | 127,330 | ||
| Total funds | 19 | 157,859 | 172,871 |
For the financial year ending 30 June 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements on pages 6 to 21 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 25.03.26.................... and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... Debra Gibson Trustee
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
1 Accounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.
Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
Under the exemption available to smaller charities the Board of Trustees has chosen not to include a Statement of Cash Flows within the financial statements.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Grants receivable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Deferred income
Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to incoming resources in the period for which, it has been received. Such income is only deferred when:
- The donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods; or - The donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity has unconditional entitlement.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
| Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows: |
the cost or valuation, less any estimated |
|---|---|
| Asset class | Depreciation method and rate |
| Computer Equipment | 33.3% straight line |
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted income funds are those grants for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
Pensions and other post retirement obligations
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity. Pension costs charges in the Statement of Financial Activities represent the contributions payable by the charity during the year.
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
2 Income from donations and legacies
| 2 Income from donations and legacies |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| Total | |||||||
| Total | 1 April 2023 to 30 | ||||||
| General | 30 June | 2025 | June 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | |||||
| Donations and legacies; | |||||||
| Donations from companies, trusts and similar proceeds | 106,406 | 106,406 | 84,461 | ||||
| Gift aid reclaimed | - | - | 791 | ||||
| Grants, including capital grants; | |||||||
| Governmentgrants | 10,000 | 10,000 | 17,320 | ||||
| 116,406 | 116,406 | 102,572 |
3 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | Restricted | Total | Total | |||
| General | funds | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Fees & training | 21,709 | - | 21,709 | 13,927 | ||
| Grants & donations | - | 144,635 | 144,635 | 214,936 | ||
| Shop income | 716 | - | 716 | - | ||
| Sundryincome | 1,071 | - | 1,071 | 5,077 | ||
| 23,496 | 144,635 | 168,131 | 233,940 |
4 Income from other trading activities
| 4 Income from other trading activities |
|
|---|---|
| Unrestricted | |
| funds Total Total |
|
| General 2025 2024 |
|
| £ £ £ |
|
| Fundraising& events | 9,249 9,249 24,852 |
| 9,249 9,249 24,852 |
|
| 5 Investment income |
|
| Unrestricted | |
| funds Total Total |
|
| General 2025 2024 |
|
| £ £ £ |
|
| Interest receivable and similar income; | |
| Interest receivable on bank deposits | 1,091 1,091 1,574 |
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
6 Grants & donations
| 6 Grants & donations |
|
|---|---|
| Unrestricted | |
| funds Restricted funds Total |
|
| £ £ £ |
|
| DWP | - 7,705 7,705 |
| National Lottery Community Fund | - 42,059 42,059 |
| Broxtowe Community Fund | 2,000 - 2,000 |
| Broxtowe Borough Council | 10,000 5,988 15,988 |
| Boots Charitable Trust | - 10,000 10,000 |
| Coalfields Regeneration Fund | - 2,000 2,000 |
| Jessie Spencer Trust | - 1,000 1,000 |
| Corporate donations | 3,615 - 3,615 |
| Individual donations | 6,174 - 6,174 |
| Sundry grant & donations | 15,317 - 15,317 |
| Nottinghamshire Community Foundation | - 4,930 4,930 |
| J. N. Derbyshire Trust | - 3,000 3,000 |
| Soroptimist Trust | 2,500 - 2,500 |
| The Forman Hardy Charitable Trust | 1,500 - 1,500 |
| The Sage Trust | 300 - 300 |
| Postcode Lottery | 50,000 - 50,000 |
| Kelly Family Charitable Trust | - 5,000 5,000 |
| Lloyds Bank Foundation | 25,000 - 25,000 |
| Thomas Farr Charity | - 3,000 3,000 |
| St James's Place Partnership | - 2,520 2,520 |
| UKSPF | - 24,933 24,933 |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | - 30,000 30,000 |
| Women's Aid Federation England | - 2,500 2,500 |
| 116,406 144,635 261,041 |
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
7 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| funds Restricted Total Total |
|
| General funds 2025 2024 |
|
| £ £ £ £ |
|
| Direct costs - counselling | 540 180 720 - |
| Admin & service costs | 9,011 3,510 12,521 8,422 |
| Advertising - Publicity & PR | 9,140 890 10,030 1,195 |
| Bank charges & PayPal fees | 592 13 605 118 |
| Cleaning | 485 38 523 1,777 |
| Consultancy fees & outsourced | |
| staff | 8,439 12,183 20,622 45,711 |
| Legal fees | 2,306 321 2,627 - |
| General expenses | 168 746 914 2,091 |
| Payments to beneficiaries | - 2,500 2,500 - |
| Hire of premises | 2,324 2,477 4,801 - |
| Insurance | 2,826 296 3,122 2,209 |
| Training costs | 482 3,788 4,270 - |
| Website & IT | 4,147 1,417 5,564 9,810 |
| Staff travel & expenses | 662 3,894 4,556 17,747 |
| Volunteer travel & expenses | 32 37 69 438 |
| Trustee expenses | 9 2 11 227 |
| Partner meetings | - 76 76 - |
| Payroll & accountancy | 1,683 580 2,263 2,286 |
| Printing, postage & stationery | 1,409 1,573 2,982 2,667 |
| Rent, rates & utilities | 4,363 6,976 11,339 8,871 |
| Recruitment | 114 36 150 - |
| Salaries, NI & pension | 84,188 126,784 210,972 230,402 |
| Service delivery & resources | 111 3,769 3,880 11,536 |
| Small equipment & repairs | 150 929 1,079 2,922 |
| Staff health & welfare | 74 56 130 - |
| Staff/management meetings | 130 - 130 - |
| Subscriptions | 712 - 712 802 |
| Communications | 1,929 427 2,356 6,263 |
| Overhead charges | (1,260) 1,260 - - |
| Depreciation | 365 - 365 365 |
| 135,131 174,758 309,889 355,859 |
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
8 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
| 8 Staff costs The aggregate payroll costs were as follows: |
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|---|---|
| 2025 2024 |
|
| £ £ |
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| Staff costs during the year were: | |
| Wages and salaries | 192,261 212,411 |
| Social security costs | 9,728 7,538 |
| Pension costs | 8,983 10,453 |
| 210,972 230,402 |
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
| the year was as follows: | |
|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 30 June 2024 |
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| No No |
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| Average number of employees | 10 10 |
9 (2024 - 9) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.
Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £8,983 (2024 - £10,453).
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £106,025 (2024 - £114,201).
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
9 Tangible fixed assets
| 9 | Tangible fixed assets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer | |||||
| equipment | Total | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Cost | |||||
| At | 1 July2024 | 7,861 | 7,861 | ||
| At | 30 June 2025 | 7,861 | 7,861 | ||
| Depreciation | |||||
| At | 1 July 2024 | 7,132 | 7,132 | ||
| Charge for theyear | 365 | 365 | |||
| At | 30 June 2025 | 7,497 | 7,497 | ||
| Net book value | |||||
| At | 30 June 2025 | 364 | 364 | ||
| At | 30 June 2024 | 729 | 729 | ||
| 10 | Debtors | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Trade debtors | 11,239 | 5,670 | |||
| Prepayments | 1,882 | 1,481 | |||
| Accrued income | - | 2,150 | |||
| 13,121 | 9,301 | ||||
| 11 | Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Cash on hand | 55 | 81 | |||
| Cash at bank | 154,001 | 219,018 | |||
| 154,056 | 219,099 | ||||
| 12 | Related party transactions |
There were no related party transactions in the year.
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Trade creditors | 4,960 | 2,527 | ||
| Other taxation and social security | 2,173 | - | ||
| Accruals | 2,549 | 3,731 | ||
| Deferred income | - | 50,000 | ||
| 9,682 | 56,258 |
14 Charity status
The charity is a charity limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.
15 Fees payable to independent examiner
During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) to the charity’s independent examiner Community Accounting Plus are analysed as follows:
| Accounting Plus are analysed as follows: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year ended 30 | 1 April 2023 | to 30 | ||
| June 2025 | June 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Independent examination | 935 | 900 | ||
| Other financial services | 1,580 | 921 | ||
| 2,515 | 1,821 |
16 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from corporation taxation.
17 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
18 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | ||
| General Designated |
Restricted Total funds |
|
| £ £ |
£ £ |
|
| Tangible fixed assets | 364 |
- - 364 |
| Current assets | 86,759 65,000 15,418 167,177 |
|
| Current liabilities | (9,682) - - (9,682) |
|
| Total net assets | ||
| 77,441 65,000 15,418 157,859 |
||
| Unrestricted | ||
| 30 June 2024 | ||
| General Designated Restricted Total funds |
||
| £ £ £ £ |
||
| Tangible fixed assets | 729 - - 729 |
|
| Current assets | 117,859 65,000 45,541 228,400 |
|
| Current liabilities | (56,258) - - (56,258) |
|
| Total net assets | ||
| 62,330 65,000 45,541 172,871 |
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| 19 Funds |
|
|---|---|
| Balance at 1 July Incoming Resources Balance at 30 |
|
| 2024 resources expended June 2025 |
|
| £ £ £ £ |
|
| Unrestricted funds | |
| General | |
| General | 62,330 150,242 (135,131) 77,441 |
| Designated | |
| Reserves | 65,000 - - 65,000 |
| Total unrestricted funds | |
| 127,330 150,242 (135,131) 142,441 |
|
| Restricted funds | |
| BBC Community Connect | 236 - (236) - |
| J. N. Derbyshire | - 3,000 - 3,000 |
| Big Lottery Reaching Communities | 24,407 42,059 (66,466) - |
| Coalfields Recovery and Resilience | |
| Fund | - 2,000 - 2,000 |
| Broxtowe Borough Council Grant | |
| aid | 10,315 2,488 (12,803) - |
| Boots | - 10,000 (10,000) - |
| Thomas Farr | - 3,000 - 3,000 |
| Family support (Morrisons) | 1,335 - (1,335) - |
| Outreach (Soroptimists) | 1,849 - (1,646) 203 |
| Count the Cost (Lady Hind) | 2,328 - (2,328) - |
| Active Notts | 1,160 - (1,160) - |
| Grassroots (PCC) | 3,437 - (3,437) - |
| Reframe (JS) | 474 - (474) - |
| DARDR Hornby Response Plan | - 3,500 (2,516) 984 |
| DWP - Access to work | - 7,705 (6,737) 968 |
| Gemini Fund | - 4,930 (4,930) - |
| Word & Mouth grant (Jessie | |
| Spencer) | - 1,000 - 1,000 |
| Kelly Family Community grant | - 5,000 (3,077) 1,923 |
| SJP | - 2,520 (180) 2,340 |
| UKSPF | - 24,933 (24,933) - |
| Weston Family Trust | - 30,000 (30,000) - |
| Women's Aid | - 2,500 (2,500) - |
| Total restricted funds | |
| 45,541 144,635 (174,758) 15,418 |
|
| Total funds | |
| 172,871 294,877 (309,889) 157,859 |
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
The Big Lottery Reaching Communities - to provide Outreach Support Service. Broxtowe Borough Council Grant aid - to support premises costs and overheads.
BBC Community Connect - we aim to work with 3 town and 6 parish councils across Broxtowe Borough to discuss Domestic Abuse policy in relation to safeguarding and wellbeing of staff and volunteers. We will coordinate a series of 6 creative sessions that will explore the overarching theme.
Boots - to provide additional support to Children & Young People's services.
Outreach (Soroptimists) - to provide emergency crisis funding support to Outreach clients.
Grassroots (PCC) - to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse (DA) within the community and build connections with other services that support survivors of DA.
Recovery & Resilience fund (CRT) – delivering training to other domestic abuse providers services team. Family support (Morrisons) - to provide support to our Family Support project.
Outreach (Soroptimists) - to provide emergency crisis funding support to Outreach clients.
Count the Cost (Lady Hind) - to support Count the Cost programme of educational activities aimed to prevent and/or seek support for Economic Abuse.
DARDR Hornby Response Plan – community domestic abuse awareness.
DWP Access to Work – disability support to staff.
Gemini Fund – Family wellbeing and food poverty response programme.
Word of Mouth grant (Jessie Spencer) - Family wellbeing and creative writing.
J N Derbyshire – contribution to Outreach support for women and children.
Kelly Family Community grant – Outreach support to women and children.
SJP – Counselling support.
Thomas Farr – Creative Writing and employability. UKSPF – Creative Writing for wellbeing. Weston Family Trust – core costs. Women's Aid Federation – Crisis Grants for women.
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes:
| Balance at 1 Incoming Resources Balance at 30 |
|
|---|---|
| April 2023 resources expended Transfers June 2024 |
|
£ £ £ £ £ |
|
| Unrestricted funds | |
| General | |
| General | 116,520 145,925 (160,115) (40,000) 62,330 |
| Designated | |
| Reserves | 25,000 - - 40,000 65,000 |
| Total unrestricted funds | |
| 141,520 145,925 (160,115) - 127,330 |
|
| Restricted | |
| BBC Community Connect | 13,650 8,902 (22,316) - 236 |
| J. N. Derbyshire | 2,000 3,000 (5,000) - - |
| Big Lottery Reaching | |
| Communities | - 142,084 (117,677) - 24,407 |
| Coalfields Recovery and | |
| Resilience Fund | 1,452 4,940 (6,392) - - |
| Broxtowe Borough Council | |
| Grant aid | 7,170 10,490 (7,345) - 10,315 |
| CYP (Boots) | - 10,000 (10,000) - - |
| Moving on to Wholeness | |
| (Thomas Farr) | - 2,500 (2,500) - - |
| Family support (Morrisons) | - 8,000 (6,665) - 1,335 |
| Outreach (Soroptimists) | - 7,747 (5,898) - 1,849 |
| Count the Cost (Lady Hind) | - 4,000 (1,672) - 2,328 |
| Active Notts | - 4,350 (3,190) - 1,160 |
| Grassroots (PCC) | - 10,000 (6,563) - 3,437 |
| Reframe(JS) | - 1,000 (526) - 474 |
| Total restricted funds | |
| 24,272 217,013 (195,744) - 45,541 |
|
| Total funds | |
| 165,792 362,938 (355,859) - 172,871 |